Head Basketball Coach

Sahuarita Unified School District; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sahuarita Unified School District in Sahuarita, AZ seeks a coach to organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive athletic program in the assigned sport, providing leadership that supports academic achievement and ethical conduct.

The coach will communicate policies, manage forms, public relations, supervise students, ensure safety, develop fundamentals and strategies, and work under the Athletic Director to uphold district standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona substitute or teaching certificate; AIA Coaching Certificate (For Head Coach positions only).
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR Certification.
• Preferred three years paid coaching experience in related sport.

Responsibilities

• Communicate to all participants the policies of the team, local school, and School Board relating to school sponsored activities.
• Submit forms as required by the school (i.e., eligibility rosters, players’ addresses, etc.)
• Be responsible for public relations and publicity for the assigned athletic program;
• Establish procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
• Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship;
• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records;
• Participate in the awards program(s) according to school procedure.
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program;
• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
• Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment consistent with department guidelines.
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately;
• Implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations;
• Ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Education

Valid Arizona substitute or teaching certificate

AIA Coaching Certificate

Fingerprint clearance card

CPR Certificate

Job description

TITLE:

COACH

CONTRACT TERMS:

Duration of Season

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:

Addendum Schedule

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive athletic program

in the assigned sport that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicate to all participants the policies of the team, local school, and School Board relating to school sponsored activities.
• Submit forms as required by the school (i.e., eligibility rosters, players’ addresses, etc.)
• Be responsible for public relations and publicity for the assigned athletic program;
• Establish procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
• Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship;
• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records;
• Participate in the awards program(s) according to school procedure.
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program;
• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
• Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment consistent with department guidelines.
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately;
• Implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations;
• Ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Arizona substitute or teaching certificate; AIA Coaching Certificate (For Head Coach positions only)
• Valid Clearance ! Fingerprint Card
• Preferred three years paid coaching experience in related sport
• Valid CPR Certificate

B. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Adherence to policies and procedures.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

In accordance with Governing Board policy;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Some, depending on sport

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.