Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 2026-2027

About the Role

The head coach reports directly to the athletic director and, with the athletic director’s approval, is responsible for all aspects of their sport.

Responsibilities

• Organizational and Administrative
  • In cooperation with the Athletic Director, arrange an organizational meeting for candidates before the start of the season; distribute parent/physician certificates and insurance forms.
  • Attend the physical examination for your sport; complete the eligibility sheet and return it with parent/physician certificates, insurance waiver forms, and Form A to the Athletic Director before the first practice.
  • Issue equipment, maintain an accurate log of issued items, and ensure athletes care for equipment.
  • Plan and organize practices and coordinate junior/senior programs; assign duties to assistants, including junior high coaches.
  • Administer pre-game details for home and away games.
  • Familiarize yourself and your athletes with P.I.A.A. and league rules regarding amateur status, eligibility, and athlete responsibilities.
  • Inform your team of and enforce P.I.A.A. and school regulations regarding scholastic and attendance requirements for athletic participation.
  • Select and instruct student managers in their responsibilities and conduct.
  • Supervise and maintain discipline in locker rooms, during travel, and at games.
  • Attend all practices and games; ensure the facility is secured (lights off, showers off, doors locked) after each session.
  • At the end of the season, collect all equipment and uniforms, ensure they are cleaned, and store them properly.
  • Submit the following to the Athletic Director within two weeks of the season’s end:
    • Inventory report noting equipment needing repair, items to be discarded, and any unreturned equipment with athlete names.
    • Report of players including: numbers starting and ending the season, letter winners, and award recipients.
  • Compile a season record (e.g., win-loss, top scorers, school records) and submit it to the Athletic Director within one month of the season’s end.
  • Requisition equipment and supplies for your sport.
  • Recommend retention or replacement of staff to the Athletic Director and principal.
  • Attend award ceremonies to present letters and trophies.
  • Ensure the security of valuables.
• Coaching Methods and Techniques
  • Treat all players fairly and without prejudice.
  • Instruct the team in fundamental skills, advancing to the highest technical level possible.
  • Use modern conditioning methods to optimize physical condition and reduce injury risk.
  • Understand the physical, social, mental, and psychological makeup of your players and how it affects their performance.
  • Work closely with the athletic trainer on treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
• Personal Characteristics and Training
  • Enjoy working with young people and possess a fundamental knowledge of the sport.
  • Set a positive example for assistants and the team.
  • Teach athletes to win through fair play.
  • Maintain composure at practices and games; expect the same from athletes.
  • Continuously study and improve your coaching competency.
  • Prioritize the school over any single sport.
  • Maintain ethical relationships with players, assistants, other coaches, administrators, the public, and the press.
  • Support and promote other sports teams; avoid soliciting players from other sports.
• Public Relations
  • Attend booster club meetings as able.
  • Foster wholesome public relations within the school, community, and with other schools.
  • Interpret your program to the community as part of the broader educational program.
  • Treat officials respectfully, even in disagreement.
  • Treat opponents as guests at home contests.
  • Model appropriate behavior at games; the team and fans will follow your example.
  • Maintain friendly relations with the news media.