Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach & Mentor

Elmwood Park Public Schools; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in Elmwood Park High School seeks a dedicated Athletics/Activities coach to develop student athletes and lead a coaching staff. You will teach fundamental skills, strategy, and training while promoting sportsmanship and character in students.

The role requires coordinating schedules, ensuring safety, mentoring players and assistants, and upholding district policies. It often involves extended hours and travel during the season.

Qualifications

• Has ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Head coach must have substantial knowledge of technical aspects of the sport.
• Experience coaching at a high school level or major sports is preferred.
• Must serve as a positive role model for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Has thorough knowledge of athletic policies and ensures staff compliance.
• Implements regulations and interprets them for staff and students.
• Maintains proper command structure and channels requests appropriately.
• Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure awareness of the program.
• Trains staff and encourages professional growth via clinics.
• Delegates duties, supervises implementation and evaluates staff.
• Maintains discipline and morale; handles grievances.
• Performs other duties as assigned by athletic director/principal.
• Assists in scheduling, transportation and tournament logistics.
• Prepares for events, coordinates with maintenance and school staff.
• Processes documentation for safety, consent and eligibility.
• Ensures equipment safety and records inventory.

Skills

Organize program

Supervise staff

Coaching knowledge

Role model

Job description

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in Elmwood Park High School seeks a dedicated Athletics/Activities coach to develop student athletes and lead a coaching staff. You will teach fundamental skills, strategy, and training while promoting sportsmanship and character in students.

The role requires coordinating schedules, ensuring safety, mentoring players and assistants, and upholding district policies. It often involves extended hours and travel during the season.