What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach position at Dexter Community Schools?
POSITION: Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
POSTING DATE: April 23, 2025
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: April 29, 2025
CLOSING DATE: May 2, 2025/Until Filled
This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time
Hours (subject to change):
Monday - Friday 3:00 PM – 9:00PM Practices
Weekday/Weekend-Practices/Scrimmages/Games
Rate of Pay: Based on applicable step/salary per DEA contract schedule
Qualifications:
- Successful high school or college experience in basketball
- Experience as a coach/assistant coach preferred
- Coaching administrative experience preferred
- Demonstrate working knowledge of basketball
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate is desirable
- Knowledge of weight training and conditioning techniques
- Previous experience working with students
- Candidate should demonstrate interest in, and aptitude for, performing the assignment of head coach
- MHSAA P.A. C.E. Program recommended for all coaches
- Knowledge of CPR and First Aid recommended
Performance Responsibilities:
- Work as a team member of the coaching staff
- Prepare training/practice sessions, game preparations and team travel arrangements
- Maintain a professional competency by attending clinics and state rule meetings as needed
- Ability to complete other trainings as necessary to provide a safe environment for student athletes as assigned by the district
- Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, administration, players and staff
- Submit an annual record of contest results and records
- Supervise the issuance, cleaning, storage, return and care of all athletic equipment
- Assist in purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as necessary
- Oversee the safety conditions of area when team is practicing
- Enforce disciplined behavior, code of fair play
- Establish and oversee penalties for not following school standards and rules; report all incidents to Athletic Director
- Attend practices and meets punctually
- Use professional conduct, language and decorum with staff, teammates, opponents, officials and fans
- Maintain player eligibility information
- Maintain physical forms, training rule forms signed by parents, team attendance records and medical emergency contact information
- Teach individuals the skills necessary for the highest possible achievement in their sport
- Adhere to the rules and regulations as detailed by MHSAA, Dexter Community Schools Board of Education policies and all other applicable policies and guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Internal candidates must address a letter of intent to Michael Bavineau bavineaum@dexterschools.org and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org.
External Applicants are asked to apply online .
Application Procedure:
Apply online to Dexter Community Schools
Selection Procedure:
External candidate will be contracted through:
EduStaff
4120 Brockton Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Applicants must be received by 4:00 PM of the deadline date.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
