Head Basketball Coach (Girls) - Furman Middle

About the role

Head Girls Basketball Coach at Furman Middle School. Reports to the Principal and Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and assists principal in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
• Fosters good school‑community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Responsible for the health and safety of student athletes.
• Ensures that proper safety and first aid procedures are followed at all times.
• Follows all appropriate emergency procedures.
• Makes sure that all participants have a valid physical examination before participation.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with parents and student athletes.
• Conducts parent meetings prior to the beginning of the season.
• Ensures that the sports program complies with the rules and regulations of the school and District, the South Carolina High School League, affiliated Conference and Region.
• Complies with all other legal requirements of school athletic programs.
• Communicates to members of his/her team all policies, rules, procedures, and requirements as they pertain to the team.
• Ensures appropriate behavior of assigned coaching staff, players, and other team personnel at all times.
• Ensures punctual attendance at scheduled coaches' meetings and rules clinics.
• Promotes the sports program by sponsoring fundraisers, sponsoring youth camps, attending team camps, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of coaching experience.
• Must possess or demonstrate the qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification.
• Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Pay

Salary is based upon credentials and experience in accordance with the district‑approved pay schedule; the salary and work year are to be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.