Days per year: 187

JOB TITLE: Head Boys Basketball Coach/Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
 

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale

Primary Purpose:

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in Basketball. Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics (Boys Basketball).

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5 Years Head Coaching Experience 
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Valid Texas teaching certificate 
• Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate training 

Preferred:

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Six years of minimum experience as coach in basketball

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Daily Instruction, Off season In Season and Post Season
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.

Program Management

• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
• Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Develop/coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Student Management

• Accompany and supervise student athletes during practice, athletic competitions.
• Instruct and advise students and parents on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Communicate frequently with Campus Administrators (Principals and Campus Athletic Coordinators) and District Athletic Administrators.

Administration

• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Follow all campus and district policies for the basketball program.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assign and oversee completion of the work of assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment, standard office equipment, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate school bus
• Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching
• Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned
• Lifting: Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Maintain emotional control under stress