Freshman Boys Basketball Head Coach

Parchment School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Parchment School District in Michigan is seeking a Basketball Coach for the Freshman team. The role focuses on teaching fundamental skills, game strategy, and physical training to help individuals and the team succeed while fostering values, pride, self-discipline, and confidence.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience coaching high school basketball, strong knowledge of the sport, and a commitment to a positive student-athlete experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a high school basketball coach.
• Hold a Michigan teaching certificate.
• Commitment to provide student-athlete with a positive sport experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct a regular program of practice and competition in accordance with school, School Board and MHSAA rules.
• Analyze game statistics and tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans accordingly.
• Assist varsity coach with distribution/collection of forms and information for the sport.
• Attend meetings pertaining to basketball as scheduled by the MHSAA and the school.
• Maintain inventory of equipment for the sport.
• Oversee safety conditions of the facility or area assigned to the basketball program.
• Supervise, ensure safety and welfare of students before, during and after practices and contests.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with athletes, staff, parents and community groups.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Basketball knowledge

Positive coaching

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Coaching Positions filled by currentParchment School Districtemployees will be hired in a second-job assignment. Any individual who is not currently employed by the district will be hired as a Community Coach throughEduStaff.

RATE OF PAY: Per Master Agreement Schedule “C” Guideline

JOB GOAL:

To successfully lead the Freshman team as well as demonstrate commitment to student athletes, school, and community. The main responsibility is to instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence while analyzing their performance, instructing in relevant skills, and providing encouragement.

Potential opportunity for teaching position available to qualified candidates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated successful accomplishments as a Basketball Coach in high school.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of basketball.
• A commitment to provide student/athlete with a positive sport experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful experience as a player at the high school/college level.
• Hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To plan, schedule and conduct a regular program of practice and competition in accordance with rules of the school, the School Board and the MHSAA
• Analyze game statistics and tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans accordingly
• To assist the varsity coach in the distribution /collection of appropriate information i.e. Parent Consent Forms, Physical Examination Forms, Birth Certificates, Grade Report Forms at the end of each grading period, Accident Forms and any other information concerning the sport
• To attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to basketball as scheduled by the MHSAA and the school, i.e. rules, clinics, scheduling meetings, etc.
• To assume responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment pertaining to the sport
• Assist in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area assigned to the basketball program
• To assume responsibility for supervision, safety and welfare of students participating in the basketball program before, during and after scheduled practices and competitive contests
• To establish and maintain good rapport with athletes, staff, parents, community groups
• To assume responsibility for submitting requests for transportation forms
• To assist the Athletic Dept. in planning and organization of promotion and participant recruitment and recognition programs pertaining to the sport
• To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation and a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.