Head Basketball Coach - Lead, Develop Talent, Build Team

Education Jobs NJ; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 5,400 - 7,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Head Coach in New Jersey. The role requires a New Jersey Teacher Certification or County Substitute Teacher Certification and deep knowledge of the sport and NJSIAA rules.

You will lead and develop the athletic program, supervise players, manage equipment and uniforms, and coordinate with administrators and guidance counselors. The position emphasizes discipline, health and safety, budgeting, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Teacher Certification or County Substitute Teacher Certification.
• Knowledge of the sport the individual intends to coach.
• Knowledge of NJSIAA conference and school regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend all meetings, practices, scrimmages, and games.
• Develop and carry out the program to teach athletes the appropriate skills.
• Care for distribution, collection, and storage of uniforms and equipment.
• Supervise players at all times under jurisdiction of coaches.
• Prepare a budget as per the Athletic Director.
• Keep team members informed of practice schedules, games, cancellations and other information.
• Use positive methods to teach sportsmanship and behavior.
• Complete all reports and records as required.
• Assist Athletic Director to develop crowd control procedures.
• Teach proper health and safety procedures to team members.
• Maintain responsibility for handling disciplinary matters.
• Act professionally toward officials, spectators, players, opponents, and others.
• Keep Athletic Director informed of potential or actual problems.
• Maintain control of team behavior.
• Prepare and distribute written rules and regulations approved by Athletic Director.
• Keep the assistant informed of all team members.
• Follow chain of command: Athletic Director – Principal.
• Contact Guidance Counselors regarding college placement of students.
• Check eligibility requirements for students as determined by principal and Athletic Director and NJSIAA.
• Immediately report injuries to Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.
• Report scores to designated website after competition.
• Perform other duties as required by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Student development

Leadership

Education

NJ Teacher Certification or County Substitute Teacher Certification

Job description

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Head Coach in New Jersey. The role requires a New Jersey Teacher Certification or County Substitute Teacher Certification and deep knowledge of the sport and NJSIAA rules.

You will lead and develop the athletic program, supervise players, manage equipment and uniforms, and coordinate with administrators and guidance counselors. The position emphasizes discipline, health and safety, budgeting, and professional conduct.