8th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach

Payroll/Personnel Type: Head Coach | Union Eligibility: Non‑Union | Stipend position

Job Goal

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. The coach is also expected to upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

General Overview

The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. Public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes unusual aspects such as extended time, injury risk, and due‑process considerations. In cases not specifically covered, the coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Staff Responsibilities

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Designed conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Trained and informed staff, encouraging professional growth by promoting clinic attendance according to local policy.
• Delegated specific duties, supervised implementation and, at season's end, analyzed staff effectiveness and evaluated all assistants.
• Maintained discipline, addressed grievances and worked to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performed other duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal.

Administrative Duties

• Assisted the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation, and meeting requirements for tournaments and special sport events.
• Helped prepare for scheduled sport events or practices and adhered to facility time allocations.
• Coordinated the program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provided documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Ensured proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advised the athletic director and recommended policy, method, or procedural changes.

Student Responsibilities

• Served as a mentor to each athlete, promoting character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Gave constant attention to a student‑athlete's grades and conduct.
• Provided assistance, guidance, and safeguards by being present at all practices, games, and while traveling.
• Delivered training rules and any unique regulations of the sport to each participant.
• Initiated programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Completed paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submitted to the athletic office within 24 hours.
• Directed student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determined discipline, delineated due‑process procedures when enforcement was necessary, and contacted parents when a student was dropped or became ineligible.
• Assisted athletes in their college or advanced‑educational selection.

Finance and Equipment

• Participated in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season.
• Recommended equipment guidelines regarding type, style, color, or technical specifications.
• Operated within budget appropriations and was accountable for all equipment, collecting costs for any lost or unreturned items.
• Arranged for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment and submitted annual inventory and current records.
• Properly marked and identified all equipment before issuing or storing.
• Monitored equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizing who may enter, issue, or requisition equipment.
• Permitted athletes to be only in authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
• Examined locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking general cleanliness.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secured all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians were not on duty.
• Instilled in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.

Public Relations

• Organized parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason meetings.
• Promoted the sport within the school by recruiting athletes not already in another sports program.
• Promoted the sport outside the school through news media, little‑league programs, or any other feasible manner.
• Ensured the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Maintained good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Presented information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results.

Qualifications

• Certified Teacher