Girl's Varsity Basketball Coach

Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Tipton Lady Devils Basketball

Tipton High School

Description: Tipton High School is accepting applications for its Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach. Tipton Lady Devils Basketball is a IHSAA 2A program. Tipton High School is part of the Hoosier Conference. Find a linked flier about the position here.

Qualifications:

• Ability to organize and oversee all aspects of a successful basketball program.
• Extensive knowledge on the overall game of basketball. Ability to breakdown team and opponents’ performances for practice and game-planning.
• Knowledge of proper training and conditioning techniques and ability to effectively articulate and implement said techniques.
• Strong organization, leadership and communication skills with the ability to form relationships within the school community and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to adapt defensive and offensive schemes based on personnel.
• Ability to relate with and manage student-athletes.
• Ability to work with an active booster group for fundraising
• Previous successful coaching experience. Head coaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid Teachers or Administrators License recommended but not required (2025-2026 Teaching Positions Available).
• Must successfully complete background screening.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of running an entire basketball program.
• Recruitment and vetting of qualified assistant coaches; train and inform staff and encourage professional development within the coaching staff.
• Delegate specific coaching duties to assistant coaches while promoting positive working relationships and supervise implementation of said duties. Analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistants.
• Be a positive role model and exhibit model conduct and appearance on and off the court.
• Communicate expectations, future plans, schedules, events, etc. with players and parents.
• Monitor the academic progress of all players within the Girls Basketball Program.
• Ensure the student-athlete has a well-rounded experience including enforcing discipline while helping our student-athletes learn necessities of life outside the realm of basketball.
• Assist student-athletes in playing at the next level. Make connections with college coaches and explain the process of eligibility and recruiting to players and parents.
• Work collaboratively with fellow coaches at Tipton Community School Corporation to encourage student-athletes to participate in multiple sports.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, community, fans, administration and co-workers.
• Adhere to all school, conference and IHSAA policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all website and social media information is up to date and accurate while maintaining accurate stats, records and results and dispersing them accordingly (MaxPreps, Kokomo Tribune, etc.)
• Organize preseason parent meetings.
• Maintain equipment inventories and submit inventory and recommendations for improvement before annual evaluation.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director and document all post season items including but not limited to: post season awards, changes to schedule, assistant coaches meeting and individual player meetings.
• Other duties assigned by the Athletic Director/Principal.

Job Type: Contract ECA Pay: $6,250 per year

Applications must be completed online at www.tcsc.k12.in.us (click “Our District,” then, “TCSC Careers”, then “Certified Opportunities”) complete application using Applitrack and include:

Completed Application

Letter of Interest and Introduction

Current Resume

Three Letters of Recommendation

Additional questions may be directed to Craig Leach, cleach@tcsc.k12.in.us, THS Principal, and Tom Lyday, tlyday@tcsc.k12.in.us, THS Assistant Principal.

It is the policy of the Tipton Community School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, or activities, or employment practices, as required by Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), Title IX (Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Indiana Civil Rights Act.

If you feel you have experienced discrimination, written inquiries about procedures that are available and for consideration of complaints alleging such discrimination should be directed to the Tipton Community School Corporation’s Superintendent.

Application Deadline – March 28, 2025 or until filled

Posted: March 3, 2025