HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH

Job Summary

The Head Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for managing and supervising athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.

Job Specifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
  • Effective coaching techniques and skills.
  • Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MHSA), opponents, staff, parents, and students.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the Abilities Of Student-athletes In Girls Basketball.
• Cook up and promote the Girls Basketball Program; this includes involvement with the middle school and elementary school programs.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the girls' basketball program.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.
• Ensure all girls basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the girls basketball program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Assess players' skills and assign team positions.
• Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Assist student-athletes with college recruitment.
• Coordinate with the Activities Director for game scheduling and coordinate arrangements.
• Represent the Cascade School District and the Girls Basketball program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Be actively involved with all district youth programs, including in-house and travel basketball.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Activities Director or other appropriate administrator.

Additional Knowledge/Skills/Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount.
• Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of NFHS, and MHSA rules.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.
• The ability to be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• The ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
• A professionally calm and motivationally intense personality.
• A progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.

Supervision Exercised

• Assistant Coaches, Girls Basketball staff

Supervision Received

• Activities Director