Head Girls Basketball Coach

This position will oversee all programming directly related to Montverde Academy Girls Basketball. This is a professional coaching position, and all the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of Montverde Academy. The position works a 12-month schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Oversees day to day operations, direction, promotion, and programming for Girls Basketball

·         Promotes and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport 

·         Manages and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline,     respect, and good sportsmanship.

·         Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities 

·         Coaches and instructs players, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport

·         Monitor academic progress and status of students, supporting action plans

·         Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training, and competition

·         Provides day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to Basketball coaches on coaching practices and techniques. Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.

·         Manages the use, care, and distribution of team equipment and uniforms

·         Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public

·         Provides assistance in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.

·         Ability to use first-aid/CPR skills and follows established procedures in the event injury.

·         Communicate effectively with the athletic administration, athletics staff, MVA School Deans, faculty, administrative assistants, transportation, dining hall, admissions, and custodians.

·         Supports and demonstrates appropriate interaction to enhance interdepartmental relations by attending non-athletic events

·         Determines high school game schedule in collaboration with the Director of Athletic Operations

·         Work closely with the Montverde Academy College Counseling office on college placement

·         Represents Montverde Academy in a professional manner

·         Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

·         Demonstrated knowledge of FHSAA rules and regulations 

·         At least 10 years of experience in coaching High School or College Girls Basketball.

·         A demonstrated commitment to the academic success of student-athletes. 

·         CPR/First Aid Certified, up to date NFHS Coaching Certificates 

·         Valid driver’s license required and ability to get a CDL

·         U.S. Center for SafeSport Certification

Physical requirements:

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The      employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.  

·         The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

·         Must be able to access and navigate each department at the Academy’s facilities.