Athletic Coach/ Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid the head coach in implementing athletic policies.
• Stay informed about system, state, and league regulations and ensure consistent implementation and interpretation among the coaching staff.
• Follow the proper administrative line of command, referring requests or grievances through appropriate channels.
• Attend required meetings.
• Collaborate with the head coach to establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff.
• Design conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Train and inform staff, encouraging their professional growth through attendance at coaching clinics according to policy.
• Delegate specific duties, supervise their implementation, and evaluate all assistant coaches at the end of the season.
• Maintain discipline, address grievances, and foster morale and cooperation among the coaching staff.
• Assist the athletic director in scheduling, transportation arrangements, and requirements for tournaments and special events.
• Prepare for scheduled sport events or practices, coordinating with maintenance and school employees to ensure proper facility usage.
• Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements related to physical examinations, parental consent, and athlete eligibility.
• Safeguard and maintain assigned equipment sites, ensuring proper care and protection.
• Provide recommendations to the athletic director regarding policy, method, or procedural changes.
• Mentor student athletes to promote the development and demonstration of character traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Pay attention to student athletes' grades and conduct, offering guidance and support as needed.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards to student athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Communicate training rules and any unique sport regulations to each participant.
• Develop and implement programs and policies for injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Complete paperwork for all disabling athletic injuries on the required forms and submit them to the athletic office within 24 hours.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians as needed.
• Assist in determining discipline measures and procedures, including due process, when necessary.
• Communicate with parents regarding student athletes who are dropped or become ineligible.
• Support student athletes in their college or advanced educational selection process.
• Participate in the budgeting process by establishing requirements for the upcoming season.
• Provide recommendations on equipment guidelines.
• Account for all equipment and collect the cost of any lost or unreturned items.
• Coincide equipment issuance, storage, and reconditioning.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Ensure proper marking and identification of all equipment.
• Monitor equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizing access and equipment requisition.
• Enforce restrictions on student athletes' access to authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
• Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games to ensure general cleanliness.
• Maintain specific sport equipment.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instil in each player a respect for equipment and school property, emphasizing care and proper use.
• Organize preseason meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests.
• Promote team spirit and unity among the coaching staff.
• Participate in the planning and execution of team-building activities.

Qualifications

Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.

Deep understanding of the technical aspects of the sport.

Ability to serve as a role model for student athletes.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of system, state, and league regulations.

Ability to delegate tasks and evaluate performance.

Experience with scheduling, transportation, and tournament logistics.

Proficiency in maintaining and safeguarding equipment.

Ability to mentor and develop student athletes.

Understanding of injury prevention and emergency protocols.

Ability to communicate effectively with parents and students.

Experience with budgeting and resource management.

Ability to organize and lead preseason meetings.