Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

About the role

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill development, and create an appreciation for the values of student connectedness, discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self‑esteem.

Pay

Starting stipend: $1,585

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plan, schedule, and attend a regular program of practice in season.
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Establish participant criteria based on student‑athlete skill, ability, and eligibility and inform parents and participants of these criteria.
• Work collaboratively with the athletic director and varsity head coach in implementing the philosophy and direction of the sport.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breaches of such standards.
• Maintain, monitor, and react to daily attendance reports and participant emergency medical cards as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the areas of physical and emotional health and safety.
• Maintain competency in understanding and enforcing WIAA, Big 8 Conference and School Board rules, policies, and procedures.
• Enforce WIAA and district policies regarding eligibility criteria in interscholastic competition and monitor it through district software.
• Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow‑up.
• Work closely with the high school athletics and activities director and varsity head coach in interscholastic contests.
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms to the head varsity coach; be responsible for all equipment.
• Develop a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform parents and the general public about the athletic program.
• Act as a liaison with booster clubs.
• Keep other coaches informed of rules and other relevant changes within the particular sport.
• Use generally accepted practices and discretion in determining the proper course of action while using good decision‑making skills; demonstrate emotional maturity.
• Represent the district in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the athletic department.

Pre‑season duties

• Plan, communicate, and execute, with cooperation of the head varsity coach, a pre‑season meeting for prospective student‑athletes and their parents to communicate team schedule, policies and procedures.
• Develop and distribute a team handbook (in cooperation with the varsity head coach) that includes practice schedule, team rules and policies, coaching philosophy, special dates and events, game schedule, tryout process and criteria, lettering policy, communication guidelines, and how players earn playing time.
• Attend and participate in Athletic Department‑sponsored athletic code meetings.
• Attend annual clinics or workshops that aim to enhance knowledge of the specific sport or other areas as assigned by administration.
• Select and define responsibilities of student managers.
• Determine and communicate responsibilities of assistant coaches.
• Provide in‑services for assistant and sub‑varsity coaches via staff meetings, program goals, duties definition and expectations.
• Recommend assistant or volunteer coaches to the High School Athletics and Activities Director.

In‑season duties

• Communicate activity on a regular basis to the High School Athletics and Activities Director.
• Plan and execute a regular program of practice in season.
• Develop and complete practice plans for each practice session; provide documentation for each session upon request of administration.
• Establish a team philosophy and system that complements and/or supports the entire program.
• Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.

Post‑season duties

• Collect, inventory, and arrange to clean and repair all equipment.
• Provide inventory documentation upon request of administration.

Supervisory responsibilities

Supervises students of the particular program.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in the particular sport with at least 3 years of experience; middle/high school level experience preferred.
• First aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogen training required; knowledge in sports medicine desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, or district employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Leadership, organizational ability, and a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of district requirements, WIAA requirements, and School Board policies.
• Proficiency with computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Common‑sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions; ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables.
• Ability to connect, inspire, and lead students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds; ability to direct, influence, and work effectively with people holding conflicting opinions.
• Maintain poise, consistency under stress, and prioritize the best interest of the students.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making through problem solving, evaluation, and conclusion‑making.

Physical requirements

The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times. Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of equipment may be required. Good depth perception and occasional distance vision are needed. The employee must be able to hear conversations in both quiet and noisy environments and locate the source of sounds, and must be able to communicate directions to a team.

Work environment

The work is performed both inside and outside, depending on the sport. The employee may need to meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interact with the public and other workers, and bear responsibility for the safety, well‑being, and output of others. Noise levels are usually moderate.