Girls Basketball Coach

SAU #13; Whittier (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SAU #13 in New Hampshire is seeking a Head Coach to organize and supervise a comprehensive sports program. The role requires prior coaching success in the assigned sport, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to model constructive behaviors for student athletes.

The coach will oversee middle school staff, coordinate with the athletic director and principal, and focus on skill development, character education, and safety across all activities.

Qualifications

• Has a thorough knowledge of organizing and supervising a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and stay current with new theories.
• Must be a positive role model for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of middle school coaches and coordinate with athletic director and principal.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training.
• Promote character development, self-discipline, and citizenship through sports.
• Ensure compliance with athletic policies and state/league regulations.
• Assist in scheduling, transportation and event logistics for tournaments/practices.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and safety; supervise locker rooms and access.
• Mentor student athletes regarding grades, conduct, and behavior.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Organization

Decision making

Job description

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)

3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO:

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the principal.

SUPERVISES:

In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and principal.

JOB GOAL:

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 coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills

through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL:

• 1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is
• 2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
• 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the School District and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• 2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• 3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• 1. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• 2. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• 3. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• 4. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• 2. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
• 3. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• 4. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• 5. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• 6. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic director within 24 hours.
• 7. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT:

• 1. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
• 2. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
• 3. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
• 4. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
• 5. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• 6. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• 7. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• 8. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

• 1. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
• 2. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• 4. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.