Head Basketball Coach — Lead Team & Program Growth

Education Jobs NJ; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Head Coach in New Jersey to lead and develop athletic programs for student-athletes. The role requires holding a New Jersey Teacher Certification or County Substitute Teacher Certification and knowledge of the sport and governing regulations.

The position reports to the Athletic Director and Building Principal, with responsibilities spanning practice, game oversight, equipment management, discipline, budget, and safety.

Qualifications

• Certification as NJ Teacher or County Substitute required.
• Knowledge of the sport to coach.
• Familiarity with NJSIAA conference and school regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend all meetings, practices, scrimmages, and games.
• Develop and run program to teach required skills to athletes.
• Manage uniforms, equipment distribution, collection and storage.
• Supervise players at all times under coach's jurisdiction.
• Prepare a budget as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Inform team of practice schedules and game changes.
• Model and teach sportsmanship, attitudes, and behavior.
• Complete required reports and records.
• Assist with crowd control procedures and safety practices.
• Teach health and safety procedures to players.
• Handle disciplinary matters with professionalism.
• Communicate with officials, spectators, players, and others professionally.
• Inform Athletic Director of potential or actual problems.
• Maintain control of team behavior at all times.
• Provide written rules and regulations for team members.
• Keep assistant informed of team status.
• Follow proper chain of command: Athletic Director → Principal.
• Coordinate with Guidance Counselors on college placements.
• Verify eligibility of students per principal and Athletic Director.
• Report injuries to Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director promptly.
• Report scores to designated website after competition.
• Perform other duties as required by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Certification requirements

Sport knowledge

NJSIAA knowledge

Education

NJ Teacher Certification / County Substitute

Job description

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Head Coach in New Jersey to lead and develop athletic programs for student-athletes. The role requires holding a New Jersey Teacher Certification or County Substitute Teacher Certification and knowledge of the sport and governing regulations.

The position reports to the Athletic Director and Building Principal, with responsibilities spanning practice, game oversight, equipment management, discipline, budget, and safety.