Head Basketball Coach (Boys)-Warren County Middle School

Warren County Schools; McMinnville, Chapel Hill (OR, NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Athletic Coach to inspire students in their sports journey. This role involves coaching individual athletes and teams, ensuring their safety, and promoting values of discipline and teamwork. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to student development. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives through sports while working in a supportive environment that values personal growth and teamwork. Join us in fostering a culture of excellence and sportsmanship!

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Ability to coach and develop athletes in various sports.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Strong communication skills with athletes and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee practice schedules for sports teams.
• Monitor safety conditions of practice and game fields.
• Maintain inventory of sports equipment and uniforms.

Skills

Coaching

Teamwork

Communication

Discipline

Safety Training

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer

Word Processing Software

Videotaping Equipment

Job description

WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ATHLETIC COACH

REPORTS TO

• Principal
• Athletic Director

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for helping each student participating in sports achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline, sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem and awareness of the importance of teamwork in attaining common goals (Assistant Coach/Contracted Coach).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coaches or assists the Coach with individual participants and the sports team.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in-season, including preparation/overseeing practice schedules and scrimmage sessions.
• Encourages and makes provisions for off-season training.
• Checks and requests updating of equipment and uniforms as appropriate.
• Records, files, and reports all insurance claims, physical, and sports medical forms for all current athletes.
• Monitors safety conditions of the practice/game field areas.
• Establishes performance and behavior criteria for eligibility in the sport.
• Always enforces discipline and sportsmanship behavior and establishes/oversees penalties for breaking each standard.
• Attends clinics and seminars to improve coaching abilities.
• Remain up to date with any rule changes in the sport.
• Establish/maintain open lines of communication with participants, parents, administration, and other Coaches pertaining to academic, physical, and behavioral progress of all participants.
• Maintains an inventory of sports equipment.
• Performs computer, word processing, and videotaping duties for the athletics department.
• Implements the emergency plan when an accident occurs.
• Prepares equipment for transportation to away games (football, basketball, and wrestling).

Coach (Cheerleading)

• Full year workload, including summer practice.

Coach (Dance)

• The dance team performs at all home varsity football and basketball games.
• Full year workload, including summer practice.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, or Principal.
• Demonstrate personal characteristics expected of all Warren County School District employees.
• Demonstrate English proficiency in oral and writing English.
• Complete required annual safety training as assigned by Warren County Schools and TSSAA (e.g., Concussion Training, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training, First Aid/AED/CPR Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention, Sexual Harassment, Youth Suicide, etc.).
• Complete satisfactory background checks as required by the Tennessee State Department of Education, state law, and Warren County Schools Board policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Heavy lifting (approximately 60lbs.) occasionally (over 15% and up to 40% of the time). May be exposed to noise, temperature, and weather conditions as they apply to inside and outside sports. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Stooping
• Reaching

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to dealing with people in a professional manner.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.