Basketball Coach for 7th Grade Girls - MS

Function

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 student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior and self-confidence. The success of the athletic programs has a strong influence on the community image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure on the winning performance is taxing, but must not over-ride the objective of good sportsmanship, good mental health, and the safety of the athletes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans and strategies for practices and games
• Prepare a team physically, mentally, and emotionally to effectively compete
• Provide a safe, healthy, and challenging competitive activity
• Teach good sportsmanship, self-control, self-discipline, and pride
• Evaluate all assistants at the end of the season
• Aid with scheduling, transportation, and budgeting
• Assist in preparation and clean up necessary to hold a scheduled event
• Coordinate scheduling and facilities with the Athletic Office
• Establish team rules and criteria for awards and have them made available
• Communicate to parents, athletes, and staff that gifts in any form are not to be received by an athlete
• Supervise the issuing, collection, inventory, and storage of equipment
• Inform the Athletic Office of needed, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of equipment
• Turn in team roster to the Athletic Office
• Report all scores to the conference statistician, media, and the Athletic Office
• Complete and submit necessary injury reports when required to the Athletic Office
• Monitor reports of athlete attendance, grades, and behavior
• Prepare and submit reports and information required by the school, conference, and AIA
• Attend required meetings set up by the conference and AIAC
• Carry out the concepts of the activities code and rules established by the AIA
• Conduct a preseason parent/athlete information meeting
• Keep parents and athletes informed of changes in schedules and other information deemed necessary
• Visibly supervise athletes at all times when athletes are present
• Ensure athlete is cleared to practice or play after an injury
• Ensure athletes have completed and turned in all registration materials before practicing to start the season
• Always have in possession at all practices and games a player's emergency card

Requirements

• Previous successful coaching or playing experience or knowledge in the assigned sport
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the sport
• Knowledge of basic rules of the activity and specific safety concerns
• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program
• Work effectively with other coaches, staff and students