Basketball Coach & Mentor for Student-Athletes

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Tenoroc High in Lakeland, Florida is seeking an Athletic Coach - Basketball to lead school basketball programs and promote sportsmanship among students and the community. The role plans and supervises practice sessions, prepares game schedules under the athletic director, enforces safety and conduct policies, and coordinates all activities with coaching staff and families.

A DOE Athletic Coaching certificate is required; a teaching certificate with endorsement is

Qualifications

• Must maintain Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE as required in state statute if the coach is not a certified teacher.
• A certified teacher is encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to his/her teaching certificate.
• Knowledge of FHSAA rules and county regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate to players' age and maturity.
• Prepare schedule under the athletic director and ensure proper use of equipment.
• Enforce policies and standards of behavior and sportsmanship.
• Supervise students during practices and games and ensure safety.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Bilingual (preferred)

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Tenoroc High in Lakeland, Florida is seeking an Athletic Coach - Basketball to lead school basketball programs and promote sportsmanship among students and the community. The role plans and supervises practice sessions, prepares game schedules under the athletic director, enforces safety and conduct policies, and coordinates all activities with coaching staff and families.

A DOE Athletic Coaching certificate is required; a teaching certificate with endorsement is