Basketball Varsity Head and 9th Grade Coach (Girls)

About the role

Oversees the administration of the assigned Athletic/Activities program which is composed of a number of students. Plan and manage competition strategies for both individuals and the team at events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations regarding athletic programs.
• Evaluate if the assigned Athletic/Activities program is responsive to student needs and meets district expectations.
• Afford primary responsibility for students during events, practices, or other athletic program related activities.
• Adhere to all financial policies of the district regarding the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Ensure the rules and regulations regarding safety, conduct, and eligibility of activities and students are explained and adhered to.
• Serve as a representative of the school district during events, maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Complete and maintain appropriate certification and training hours as required, including all MHSAA requirements.
• Work with the Activites Directors to schedule facilities for practices and competition.
• Provide guidance and instruction to student athletes and assume responsibility for their safety during school events.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior, during events.
• Provide proper supervision of students during events, practices, and/or other athletic program related activities.
• Provide instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the selected activity.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Travel with students on the team bus both to and from games.
• Enforce discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Assess player's skills and assigns team positions.
• Maintain a safe environment and facilities for students at all times.
• Ensure academic, physical, and all other forms of eligibility are met and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory and other required records.
• Complete eligibility paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Facilitate coordination and setup of facilities for all events.
• Maintain knowledge of classrooms or gymnasium conditions and report any hazards or concerns to the Activities Director.
• Check and secure all offices, storage rooms, outside doors, and locker rooms after the last student leaves contests or practices.
• Ensure all facility lights are turned off at the end of all events.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director to ensure the proper setup of facilities for all events.
• Maintain knowledge of classrooms or gymnasium conditions and report any hazards or concerns to the Activities Director.
• Check and secure all offices, storage rooms, outside doors, and locker rooms after the last student leaves contests or practices.
• Ensure all facility lights are turned off at the end of all events.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and team uniforms.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Coach(es), and delegate tasks as needed.
• Coordinates, plans, and/or participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activities Directors, Principal, or other appropriate administrators.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class "A" Mississippi Teaching License Required endorsement(s) to be "Highly Qualified" Head Coaching Experience (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card, MS Class B Drivers License with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements, and coaching certificate through the National Federation of High Schools.
• MHSAA required certificates.