Senior Basketball Coach — Lead Teams & Elevate Athletes

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a dedicated coach to provide guidance, support, and direction for students participating in CMSD sports programs and approved activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with CMSD and OHSAA guidelines, tracking eligibility, managing rosters, and coordinating transportation.

The position requires a valid CPR certificate and a pupil-activity permit, with coaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid CPR certificate is required.
• This position requires a Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
• Previous coaching experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport/activity and a willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport/activity.
• Education: Diploma, Transcripts, GED

Responsibilities

• Attend OHSAA Rules Interpretation meeting, Pre-/Post Meeting
• Understands and follows CMSD/OHSAA guidelines and rules
• Attend and arrive promptly to practices and games
• Will track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status
• Submit roster, schedule, and transportation needs and other required paperwork to the Athletic Director in a timely manner
• Distributes, collects, and cares for uniforms and equipment
• Participates in the scheduled professional development by the Athletics Department
• Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site
• Monitors the ongoing program to ensure compliance with all pertinent Cleveland Metropolitan School District policies and procedures
• Attend all required organizational meetings conducted by the Athletics Department
• Supervises students before and after practice and competitions
• Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and administrators
• Communicates with Central Office of forfeited games or seasons for review of payments due to not fulfilling the entire season's job duties
• Properly supervises students before and after practice and competitions
• Uses appropriate language and behavior with parents, coaches, students, and referees
• Exhibits self-control and acts as a role model
• Maintains clean and organized team spaces
• Plans and implements an appropriate number of practices and games
• Attends and arrives promptly to practices
• Organizes practices with purposeful drills and specific objectives
• Communicates expectations to athletes in each instructional phase of practice
• Demonstrates and teaches sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules
• Consistently corrects behaviors and performance
• Motivates and holds athletes accountable in a constructive manner
• Implements a training and conditioning program in the off-season

Job description

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a dedicated coach to provide guidance, support, and direction for students participating in CMSD sports programs and approved activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with CMSD and OHSAA guidelines, tracking eligibility, managing rosters, and coordinating transportation.

The position requires a valid CPR certificate and a pupil-activity permit, with coaching experience preferred.