Boys Basketball Coach
About The Position
This position is responsible for the administration of the Boys Basketball program at Spring Mills Middle School. The coach will develop team philosophies and responsibilities, supervise players and assistant coaches, manage equipment inventory, and work with the athletic director/principal on program budget. The role also involves maintaining facilities, preparing practice and game plans, developing an off-season strength and conditioning program, and monitoring player academic progress. The coach will also be responsible for the care of injuries and fostering positive relationships within the school and community. Knowledge of and adherence to all WVSSAC rules are required.
Requirements
- Possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification; or, possess or have the ability to obtain the WV Coaching Authorization, prior to the start of the season (High School Diploma or GED required).
- Successful completion of a three-day ASEP / WVSSAC certification training class, with three online exams, followed by four NFHS / WVSSAC online courses with online exams, and required Safeschools trainings.
- Appropriate grade level athletic coaching experience within the last five years required.
- Ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have prior approval and recommendation of administrators.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the administration of the designated sports program
- Development of team philosophies & responsibilities
- Supervision of players and assistant coaches
- Inventory of all equipment
- Work with athletic director/principal on program budget
- Maintenance of fields and facilities
- Prepare practice/game plans
- Develop and supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program
- Develop a program to follow player academic progress
- Care of injuries
- Develop positive relationships with players, parents, students, coaches, band, faculty, officials, media, and the community
- Be knowledgeable of all WVSSAC rules and strictly adhere to the same
- Attend required WVSSAC clinics
- Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities to support the program
- Assist in the supervision and evaluation of assistant coaches at all levels of the program
- Develop staff development opportunities for any assistant coaches
- Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program
- Perform additional, reasonable, job-related responsibilities as assigned by the athletic director and/or building principal
Benefits
- Pay based on approved BCS Coaching Stipend Schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
