What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boys Basketball - High School Head Coach position at Ringgold School District?
Head High School Boys Basketball Coach Job Description
About Ringgold High School:
Ringgold High School is a public high school, dedicated to developing students to become problem
solvers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, technology users, and contributing members to
a global workforce and society. Ringgold High School is a grade 9-12 comprehensive high school
serving over 900 students.
Job Summary:
The Head Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for various aspects of the Boys Basketball Program,
such as recruiting within the school, scheduling opponents (in conjunction with the Athletic
Director), training, and coaching team members. The Head Boys Basketball Coach is required to abide
the PIAA/WPIAL rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Ringgold
School District Board of Directors and the athletic administration at Ringgold.
Job Specifications:
In order to be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or
abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities,
who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
- 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level (head coaching experience
- Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
- Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school
- Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities
- Coordinate the development, promotion and recruitment for the Boys Basketball Program; this
- Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate
- Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and
- Ensure all girls basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the boys
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities
- Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and
- Hold a preseason meeting with all student athletes and parents before the first official
- 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
- Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, and facilities, including
- 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 PIAA/WPIAL regulations, including
transfer forms, and grade reports, and ensure that regulations are followed.
- Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for
- 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
- Participate in special activities to include senior night, banquets, award nights and pep
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding athletic performance of their
- Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Represent the Ringgold School District and the Girls Basketball program in a professional
- Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve
- Be actively involved with all district youth programs, including in-house and travel
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching
- Knowledge of NFHS, PIAA, and WPIAL rules.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
- The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the
- The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
- The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
- The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.
- The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and
Supervision Exercised: Assistant Coaches, Boys Basketball staff
Supervision Received: Principal /Athletic Director
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
this employee. RSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related
duties at any time.
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