Junior High Boys Basketball Head Coach

Stipend: $5,603.00. All clearances (Federal, state, child abuse) must be updated to within a year of the date of employment.

About the Role

To help each participating student achieve a high skill level; an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship; and an increased level of self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student athletes in the skills necessary for achieving excellence in the sport.
• Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season or delegate this responsibility.
• Plan and schedule a regular practice program.
• Oversee the safety conditions of the practice and play facility or area when students are present.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Maintain competency in rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport, in accordance with WPIAL/PIAA regulations.
• Coordinate performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and ensure consistency in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintain necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Account for all equipment or delegate the responsibility.
• Develop a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and news media to inform the general public about the athletic program.
• Work with athletes and recruiters to promote outstanding athletes to college.
• Coordinate field/gym usage permits and transportation arrangements to away events, or delegate this responsibility.
• Develop a conditioning program in cooperation with the weight trainer and athletic trainer.
• Coordinate arrangements for athlete physicals with the Athletic Trainer and announce to student athletes.
• File required reports and follow up on injured athletes.
• Compile eligibility lists as needed.
• Nominate outstanding athletes for local/regional recognition or honors or all-star teams.
• Direct selection and instruction of student managers and student statisticians as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents of participating athletes.