6th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach

Mokena School District 159•Mokena, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coaching a 6th-grade boys' basketball team, with a strong emphasis on developing character, sportsmanship, and academic success alongside athletic skills. The coach is responsible for the overall supervision of the program, including equipment, facilities, athlete conduct, and adherence to all school and IESA policies. The coach must act as a role model, ensuring a balance between player development, winning, and instilling high ethical standards.

Requirements

Must be a certified teacher or complete an education course.
Must have completed a course on coaching principles.
Must have completed a course on sport’s first aid.
Must comply with IESA concussion protocols.
Must complete NFHS concussion certification course found on the IESA website.
Must provide documentation that all course requirements have been completed prior to the start of their coaching assignment.

Nice To Haves

Balance playing time with a desire to win.
Adaptability to situations during a contest.
Setting an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct with student athletes, officials, athletic director, school administrators, the DPVC, the IESA, the media, and the public.

Responsibilities

Overall supervision of the basketball program.
Responsibility for equipment issued, including general upkeep and protection, and facilities.
Keeping records as requested by the Athletic Director.
Direct supervision of all athletes.
Enforcing the Code of Conduct for all team members.
Athletic bussing supervision.
Responsibility for the actions and conduct of assistant coaches and team members.
Making recommendations for athletic awards as outlined in the DPVC Constitution.
Submitting a practice schedule to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
Assisting in the set up of the athletic contest.
Conducting a fair and objective tryout process.
Attending their sport’s IESA seeding meeting.
Securing permission from the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal in regards to parent and volunteer assistants.
Ensuring all medical forms, Agreement to Participate, emergency contacts, and fees are submitted prior to a student officially being named as a member of their respective team.
Promoting and working in harmony with the entire interscholastic program of the school.
Respecting and supporting contest officials by avoiding conduct which will incite players or spectators against the officials.
Promoting good sportsmanship of team members, including players and other team personnel such as managers and statisticians.
Actively promoting good sportsmanship of spectators by working closely with administrators, cheerleaders, and game supervisors.
Meeting and exchanging greetings with the opposing coach before and after the contest to set and maintain a positive tone for the event.
Ensuring that every injured athlete is given immediate medical attention.
Ensuring that every participant meets all requirements for athletic eligibility.
Inspiring the student-athletes to achieve the highest academic success possible.
Disciplining athletes who display unacceptable behavior regardless of the impact on the competition.
Knowing the game rules and being responsible for their interpretation to team members.
Not trying to seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or the letter of the rules.