What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Girls Basketball Coach position at Lumpkin County School System?
Lumpkin County Schools is now accepting applications for the position of Head Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.
Teaching Position : To be determined
Description
- Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in basketball.
- Coordinate the development, promotion and recruitment for the basketball program.
- Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the basketball program.
- Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
- Ensure all basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the basketball program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Hold a preseason meeting with all student athletes and parents before the first official game.
- Assess players' skills and assign team positions.
- Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
- Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
- Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, and facilities.
- Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
- Maintain records to ensure compliance with all pertinent GHSA regulations, including eligibility forms, and grade reports, and ensure that regulations are followed.
- Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
- Assist student athletes with college recruitment.
- Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
- Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
- Participate in special activities to include senior night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.
- Conferences with parents / guardians, as necessary, regarding athletic performance of their student.
- Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
- Represent Lumpkin County School System and the basketball program in a professional manner.
- Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
Additional Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Lumpkin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or handicap / disability in educational programs, activities and employment.
LCSS requires a criminal records check on all employees.
LCSS participates in EVerify.
State salary schedule commensurate with experience and certification, local supplement & coaching supplement, 12 month contract
Teacher Retirement, Social Security, Health and Flex Benefits
Department Lumpkin County High School Role Certified Locations Lumpkin County High School
