What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior High Men's Basketball Coach position at Bald Knob High School?
Position Title: Head Senior Men's Basketball Coach
Teaching Responsibilities: Teaching assignment to be determined
Contract: 210 Days
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION GUIDE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Title: Head Senior High Basketball Coach
Contract: Based on assignments and approved salary schedule
Salary: Certified Salary Schedule
Primary Function:
To serve as a Head Coach in the assigned area and comply with all District policies related to certified personnel. Assignment can be changed based on District need and license of employee.
Illustration of responsibilities and key job duties:
Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with AAA regulations and adhere to all AAA guidelines to promote the safety and well being of all student athletes
Coach each individual to improve skill level of all student athletes
Work closely with all sports/coaches to ensure accurate and current communication between all individuals responsible for the athletic program
Maintain a professional relationship with the students/athletes
Become the face of Bald Knob Athletics through the District and community
Monitor quarterly the grades of all athletes and report to Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities and other individuals or agencies to be compliant with eligibility regulations
Serve as liaison between the athletic program and booster organizations that support the athletic programs
Monitor the condition of athletic facilities and report to the Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities of any problems regarding athletic facilities
Communicate with all athletes’ teachers in advance of events to allow for proper planning for absences from classes
Provide support for the student athlete’s classroom teachers to reinforce the importance of academic performance and behavior
Coordinate with the athletic and transportation director for team travel
Develop an annual budget with the Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities each spring and comply with all District policies regarding purchasing and specific practices within the athletic program
Maintain an accurate inventory according to the requirements specified by the Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Special Assignments:
The Head Coach may be assigned other duties relevant to his/her coaching assignment not specifically listed in this position guide. The Head Coach will be required to obtain and maintain a valid CDL license and drive the bus to many of the athletic events.
Organizational Relationships:
The Head Coach will report to the Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities , Building Principal and Superintendent of Schools. Coaching must be viewed as a professional responsibility and all duties of the coaching assignment must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association, Bald Knob Public Schools Student Handbook, and school board policies. The Head Coach will be expected to respond to reasonable request by building level leadership and/or Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities that is not in conflict District policy or law.
Position Holder Qualifications:
The Head Coach will hold a valid Arkansas teaching license for the specific teaching assignment or be compliant with Arkansas law/regulation that allows for completing required license with an endorsement in Coaching 7-12. A coach that does not meet Arkansas licensing requirements will result in termination or nonrenewal to protect the school/district accreditation. Coaching assignment is secondary to the teaching assignment and required licensure.
Employee Evaluation:
The Head Coach will be evaluated according to District policy and Arkansas law for certified employees and District evaluation according to athletic coaching responsibilities.
