Athletic Coach - Basketball

Polk County Public Schools•Bartow, FL

About The Position

This position teaches students the physical skills required to play basketball while positively influencing the attitudes and behaviors of players, students, and the community. The coach teaches cooperation, self-control, and proper competitive spirit, and enforces school district and FHSAA policies and standards for behavior and sportsmanship. The role prioritizes student welfare and provides fair and equal opportunities to candidates. The coach plans and supervises age- and maturity-appropriate practices, prepares schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics, and establishes rules for the proper use and care of athletic equipment. The coach assesses athletes’ physical condition, prepares eligibility lists, secures required team-member documents, and provides these materials to the athletic director. The coach supervises all students involved in the activity, including ensuring they are picked up after practices and games.

Requirements

If not a certified teacher, maintain an Athletic Coaching certificate issued by the DOE as required by state statute.
Knowledge of FHSAA and county rules governing sports.
Knowledge of game rules.
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, school districts, and agencies in providing services to students.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate skills preferred.
Certified teachers are encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to their teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

Teach the physical skills necessary to play sports.
Teach cooperation, self-control, and proper spirit of competition.
Enforce school district and FHSAA policies and standards of behavior and sportsmanship.
Provide fair and equal opportunities for all candidates.
Establish rapport that encourages athletes to ask questions and seek advice.
Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate to players’ ages and maturity.
Prepare schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics.
Establish rules for proper use and care of athletic equipment.
Assess athletes to ensure their physical condition is appropriate to the sport.
Prepare a list of students for eligibility and present it to the athletic director.
Secure required documents from team members and provide them to the athletic director.
Prioritize the welfare of students.
Supervise all students associated with the activity, including ensuring they are picked up after practices and games.
Perform other duties as assigned.