9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

The coach must have or be willing to learn knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

• Serves as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
• Reports to the athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a junior high activities program.
• Has previous coaching experience in assigned sport or working with kids in activities.

Responsibilities

• Implements athletic policies approved by the ROCORI Schools' Board of Education.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
• Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
• Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.

Supervises

• In several instances, the coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

Pay

The salary for this position is $4,153 for the 2026-2027 school year.