Girls' Basketball Head Coach - Clairfield Elementary School

Claiborne County Schools; Clairfield (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Claiborne County Schools in Tennessee seeks a girls' middle school basketball head coach to develop student athletes' skills, sportsmanship, and academic success under TMSAA guidelines.

You will design daily practices, manage tryouts and game operations, maintain eligibility records, mentor players, and communicate with the Principal, Athletic Director, parents, and local media.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred by many districts.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid/Health & Safety courses are required for many coaches.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification is mandatory.
• Completion of required rules meetings and background checks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Skill & Strategy Development: Design and lead daily practices focused on basketball fundamentals and team strategies.
• Team Management: Run fair tryouts, assess player skills, assign positions, oversee coaches.
• Game-Day Operations: Manage game logistics, in-game planning, and student safety.
• Compliance & Record-Keeping: Maintain eligibility records, physicals, medical forms, and equipment inventories.
• Student Mentorship: Monitor academic performance and behavior to meet eligibility standards.
• Professional Communication: Maintain open lines with Principal, Athletic Director, parents, and local media.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Youth Development

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NFHS Training

Job description

A girls' middle school basketball head coach in Tennessee is responsible for leading a program to develop student athletes' skills, sportsmanship, and academic success. The role is governed by the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA), a division of the TSSAA.

Core Responsibilities

• Skill & Strategy Development: Design and lead daily practices focused on basketball fundamentals (dribbling, shooting, passing) and team strategies.


• Team Management: Conduct fair tryouts, assess player skills, assign team positions, and oversee assistant or volunteer coaches.


• Game-Day Operations: Manage home and away game logistics, determine in-game strategies, and ensure the safety of all student-athletes until they are picked up by guardians.


• Compliance & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student eligibility, physical exams, medical forms, and equipment/uniform inventories.


• Student Mentorship: Monitor the academic performance and classroom behavior of team members to ensure they meet school and TMSAA eligibility standards.


• Professional Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with the Principal, Athletic Director, parents, and local media.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; many districts prefer or require a Bachelor's degree for faculty positions.


• TSSAA Coaching Categories: Coaches must fall into one of the following official categories:
  
  
  
  • Full-Time Certified Teacher: Licensed Tennessee educator.
  
  
  • Retired Educator: Five or more years of teaching experience with a valid license.
  
  
  • Non-Faculty Coach: An individual approved by the local board of education.
  
  
  • Classified Employee: A non-licensed school employee working at least 30 hours per week.
  
  
  
  


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • NFHS Training: Non-faculty and classified coaches must complete the NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" and "First Aid, Health, and Safety for Coaches" courses.
  
  
  • CPR/AED/First Aid: Valid certification is mandatory.
  
  
  • Annual Rules Meetings: Completion of TSSAA mandatory rules meeting for basketball.
  
  
  
  


• Clearances: Must pass a TBI/FBI criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Key Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of TMSAA basketball regulations, including middle school-specific rules like the 25-point continuous clock.


• Youth Development: Ability to motivate and discipline adolescent athletes while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.


• Physical Stamina: Capability to perform active coaching duties, including lifting equipment up to 50 lbs and frequent movement on the court.