Girls Basketball Coach

High School Basketball coach. Job Description Position Title: Head Girls Basketball Coach Department: Athletics Reports to: Athletic Director General The Head Coach is responsible for a district wide (K-12) organizing of the sport program assigned. The coach will schedule contests, plan and conduct practices, motivate student athletes, and instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques. Specific Duties and Responsibilities The head coaches shall be directly responsible to the athletic director in their coaching duties and shall: 1. Serve as the head coach. 2. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. 3. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of their assistant coaches. 4. Cooperate with the athletic director in the preparation and administration of an annual budget for athletics by: a) Compiling statements of needs, equipment, supplies, and maintenance for the next school year. b) Counseling with the athletic director and recommending the purchase of all athletic equipment and supplies. 5. Be responsible for the care of all athletic equipment by: a) Preparing and keeping current an inventory of all equipment, fixtures, and properties of the athletic program in the school to which they are assigned. b) Seeing that proper maintenance is done. 6. Assist the athletics director in developing a public relations program designed to keep patrons informed as to the accomplishments of the athletic program. They shall: a) Cooperate with the community agencies and the press. b) Plan consistent and continuous efforts to maintain good home-school relations 7. Assume the responsibility of the school's participation in all interscholastic conference activities in athletics by: a) Keeping abreast of all rules and regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association, Alpena School District and their assigned Conference and see to it that the school, in all matters, complies with these regulations. b) Making all necessary reports to the conference in cooperation with the Athletic director. c) Attending all meetings necessary to properly implement conference rules and regulations. 8. Make game schedule, secure game officials, meet visiting teams, supply visiting team needs, and take care of other requirements for orderly performance at all games. 9. Assume responsibility for the general management (use, care, and maintenance) of athletic fields, facilities, dressing rooms, equipment etc., under his/her supervision. 10. Be responsible to the athletic director for eligibility list of players at the beginning of the season.(DragonFly) 11. Be responsible to the principal with regard to the travel list of players, means of travel, departure time, etc., when it is necessary for athletes to leave school early. 12. Submit a list of names of players to be scheduled in the athletic periods and be responsible for recommending the transfer of students of the athletic program. 13. Be directly responsible to the athletic director for their behavior and the behavior of their assistants while carrying out any of their duties. 14. Cooperate with the athletic director. 15. Encourage all athletes to participate in other sports. 16. Be responsible for developing and administering policies on athletic awards. They shall submit a list of names to the athletic director of those recommended for athletic awards. 17. Follow all rules set forth by the district and the AAA, when it comes to coach and athlete behavior. 18. Be responsible for the behavior of athletes under their supervision. 19. Be responsible in seeing that each athlete has a physical examination and all other player requirements are met before allowing them to participate. 20. Responsible for securing travel expenses for all out-of-town events through the athletic director or transportation director. All coaches must hold a CDL or willing to obtain one and will be required to drive school buses on athletic trips if their respective teams require a bus for which a CDL is mandated. If for any reason a coach’s license is suspended or revoked, their coaching and teaching positions will be subject to review and may be terminated. You must consult with the transportation director about your medical conditions that relate to driving. 21. Plans, organizes, and supervises athletic award programs with other head coaches and the approval of the athletic director. 22. Perform other duties from time to time that may be assigned by the principal or athletic director. Contact Information Anthony Dowdy-Superintendent, adowdy@alpenaleopards.org Michael Smith- Elementary Principal, msmith@alpenaleopards.org Phone: 866-4525-7362 Fax: 870-437-2133