Boys Freshman Basketball Coach – Develop Young Talent

GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL; St. Paris (OH); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Graham Local School District is seeking a Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Graham High School in Saint Paris, Ohio. This role reports to the Head Coach and requires coaching and program skills, health screenings, and a clean record to support a high‑performing student-athlete program.

Responsibilities include developing student athletes, coordinating practice schedules, ensuring safety, and upholding district policies.

Qualifications

• Coaching and program specific skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with work skills essential to the objectives of the position.
• Well-informed about interscholastic athletic program regulations.
• Valid Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit.
• Available to work irregular hours and/or a non-traditional schedule.

Responsibilities

• Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.
• Provides support, guidance, and accountability to help students benefit from program participation.
• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Advances the district’s professional image.
• Maintains open/effective communications.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season.
• Consults with the head coach to evaluate program needs.
• Promotes the proper use and care of district property.
• Attends mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics).
• Monitors innovations, evaluates activities, and recommends program improvements.
• Helps coordinate the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics).
• Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility, forms, schedules, etc.).
• Encourages student involvement in program activities.
• Helps verify medical/scholastic eligibility.
• Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.
• Helps organize team tryouts and maintain selection integrity.
• Implements the assigned practice schedule.
• Gives the head coach a copy of all student communications.
• Helps ensure participants receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate.
• Helps assign and track equipment issued to staff and students.
• Helps supervise the preparation of athletic fields and practice/training areas as directed.
• Teaches precautions/procedures to help students prevent injuries.
• Ensures equipment is appropriate for participants’ development and skill level.
• Helps ensure required medical authorizations forms are on file and readily available.
• Documents all injuries that require treatment.
• Helps evaluate individual/team performance.
• Helps develop/refine game strategies.
• Helps recruit, train, and supervise student managers, trainers, and scouts.
• Helps the athletic director secure personnel for home games when requested.
• Upholds the athletic conduct code.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Promotes fair play.
• Demonstrates respect for rules, officials, and opponents.
• Ensures communications do not demean or ridicule participant performance.
• Helps arrange transportation and accompanies the team to sanctioned activities.
• Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other responsibilities.
• Participates in athletic recognition programs.
• Helps verify that participants have fulfilled all requirements for letters/awards.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety.
• Watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem.
• Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Helps supervise approved fund raising projects.
• Works with the head coach to ensure that all financial activities are processed through the proper student activity account.
• Assists with collection, data entry, verification, and reporting of program information.
• Participates in staff meetings and other required school activities.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records.
• Submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to authorities as required by law.
• Pursues educational opportunities to enhance performance.
• Supports workplace initiatives that improve productivity and district goals.
• Maintains a professional appearance.

Skills

Coaching skills

Health screening compliance

Background check clean

Ethics and integrity

Accountability

Drug-free workplace policy

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Inter-scholastic regulations

Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit

Flexible schedule

Job description

Graham Local School District is seeking a Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Graham High School in Saint Paris, Ohio. This role reports to the Head Coach and requires coaching and program skills, health screenings, and a clean record to support a high‑performing student-athlete program.

Responsibilities include developing student athletes, coordinating practice schedules, ensuring safety, and upholding district policies.