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Winter, Head Coach - JV Boys Basketball

Appoquinimink School District · Middletown, DE · 2 mo ago
Full-time

About the Role

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Coach develops and sustains a program for students to achieve a high level of skill in the applicable sport, fitness, and an appreciation for discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Coach individual participants in mechanics and skills necessary for successful participation and achievement in the sport.
  • Coordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule.
  • Encourage sportsmanship, fair play, and team unity; enforce and demonstrate ethical conduct on and off the field.
  • Enforce contest, school, conference, and state rules and regulations.
  • Enforce the Appoquinimink School District and DIAA policies for athletic eligibility.
  • Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development (when applicable).
  • Monitor the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities.
  • Maintain accurate records of uniforms/equipment inventories, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments.
  • Maintain and submit required forms and athletic documents.
  • Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies.
  • Effectively communicate with administration, players, parents, assistant coaches, and the community.
  • Attend all required coaches' meetings, including clinics.
  • Keep the school sports website page up to date and submit all scores in a timely manner.
  • Develop a total program for grades 6 through 8.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Experience coaching or participating in the applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level; prior coaching experience is desirable.
  • Knowledge of NFHS applicable sport rules, DIAA Rules and Regulations, Blue Hen Conference Regulations, and ASD Policies and Procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic First Aid/Athletic Training Practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and the community using the approved Appoquinimink School District communication methods.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

  • Regularly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, including conveying detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Possess normal cognitive abilities, including the ability to learn, recall, and apply practices and policies.
  • Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods.
  • Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Work Environment

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require moving around the school, gymnasiums, or athletic fields. Duties may also be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Pre-employment Requirements

All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test. Anyone offered employment must provide proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of the I-9 form, and paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

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