Lead Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Schools Employment Network's Romulus High School seeks a Girls Head Varsity Basketball Coach to lead the program, direct practices and games, and uphold eligibility standards for student athletes.

Candidates should demonstrate basketball knowledge, high school coaching experience, and the ability to collaborate with students, parents and the community while aligning with the REA agreement and school policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with high school basketball programing.
• Must be available to coach games and practices outside of a standard day.
• Basketball coaching experience preferred.
• Basketball knowledge and playing experience.
• Understanding of Michigan High School Athletic Association rules.
• Ability to communicate and work with high school students.
• Ability to communicate and work with parents, Booster Club and the community.
• Michigan Certified Teacher, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students/athletes about scholarships and the importance of grades.
• Expose students/athletes to surrounding colleges.
• Monitor grades of students/athletes in the Basketball program.
• Maintain academic eligibility log for student athlete participation.
• Assist with the implementation of academic intervention strategies for student athletes to maintain academic performance and eligibility standards.
• Adhere to academic eligibility for student athlete participation in games, conferences and tournaments.
• Meet with parents of team members prior to the start of season.
• Build strong relationships with parents and the school community to develop culture for academic accomplishment aligned with athletic achievement.
• Responsible for the preparation and submittal of a yearly budget and bids to order necessary equipment.
• Assist track team in making decisions, planning events and implementing plans.
• Coordinate with the Track Coaching Staff, a practice schedule and adhere to the practice schedule for the entire season.
• Teach and coach student athletes the techniques and skills needed to ensure a successful track program.
• Be a positive role model and motivator.
• Encourage student athletes to be best student role models in the building; assist building in establishing Positive Behavior and Intervention Support programming.
• Attend all meetings as required by the MHSAA and WWAC League.
• Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents.
• Skilled in collaborating with other professionals.
• Comply with district policies and procedures (i.e., academic eligibility of student athletes, accident reporting, cash handling, travel and transportation requests, parent / assistant / volunteer approval and authorization procedures, etc.).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Other duties, within the athletic department, as they relate to the sport.

Job description

Wayne County Schools Employment Network's Romulus High School seeks a Girls Head Varsity Basketball Coach to lead the program, direct practices and games, and uphold eligibility standards for student athletes.

Candidates should demonstrate basketball knowledge, high school coaching experience, and the ability to collaborate with students, parents and the community while aligning with the REA agreement and school policies.