JOB DESCRIPTION:
Head Basketball Coach
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: - Hold at least an active/valid Class "A: teaching license issued by the Mississippi Department of Education and endorsed in the appropriate teaching areas
- Meet all other qualifications/requirements as established by the school district and Mississippi Department of Education
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the sports/athletic guidelines and procedures
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in basic computer applications in a professional capacity
REPORTS TO: High School Principal, Athletic Director, other designated administrator
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
The Head Coach shall:
1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
2. Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.
3. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
4. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
5. Assigns duties to an assistant coaches as necessary.
6. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
7. Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement .
8. Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
11. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
13. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program and actively participates in MHSAA meetings and monitors updates.
14. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
15. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communication with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
16. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
17. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
18. Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
19. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
20. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
21. Regularly monitors player performance within the larger school context (Attendance, Behavior, and Course Performance).
22. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance,
23. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the school principal, athletic director, or other appropriate administrators.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: - FSLA Status: Exempt
- Number of days as stated on contract
- Salary/Stipend is established by Board policy
- Position is in conjunction to primary teaching position
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Principal and Athletic Director in accordance with provisions of the MCSD policies.
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Follows the Mississippi Code of Ethics
- Follows Marion County School District Board Policies
- Work Habits:
- Observes assigned work hours
- Maintains a pattern of prompt amd regular attendance
- Follows the daily schedule as prescribed
- Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
- Personal Qualities:
- Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments
- Accepts responsibilty for the work assigned
- Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene
- Accepts contructive criticism