Girls' Basketball Head Coach - Soldiers Memorial Middle School

Core Responsibilities

• Skill & Strategy Development: Design and lead daily practices focused on basketball fundamentals (dribbling, shooting, passing) and team strategies.
• Team Management: Conduct fair tryouts, assess player skills, assign team positions, and oversee assistant or volunteer coaches.
• Game-Day Operations: Manage home and away game logistics, determine in-game strategies, and ensure the safety of all student-athletes until they are picked up by guardians.
• Compliance & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student eligibility, physical exams, medical forms, and equipment/uniform inventories.
• Student Mentorship: Monitor the academic performance and classroom behavior of team members to ensure they meet school and TMSAA eligibility standards.
• Professional Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with the Principal, Athletic Director, parents, and local media.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; many districts prefer or require a Bachelor's degree for faculty positions.
• TSSAA Coaching Categories: Coaches must fall into one of the following official categories: Full-Time Certified Teacher, Retired Educator, Non-Faculty Coach, Classified Employee.
• Certifications: NFHS Training, CPR/AED/First Aid, Annual Rules Meetings, Clearances.

Key Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of TMSAA basketball regulations, including middle school-specific rules like the 25-point continuous clock.
• Youth Development: Ability to motivate and discipline adolescent athletes while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to perform active coaching duties, including lifting equipment up to 50 lbs and frequent movement on the court.