Boys 7th Grade Basketball Head Coach

East Lansing Public Schools•East Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In alignment with the established policies and procedures of the East Lansing Public School District, the Boys Basketball Head Coach is responsible for overseeing the organization, implementation, and evaluation of the high school interscholastic basketball program. The duties listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are representative of some of the primary responsibilities associated with this position. Supervises all matters relative to Basketball. Schedules practice sessions according to facility and equipment requirements. Coordinates transportation with the Athletic Office. Governs player conduct and follows established rules. Supervises, in cooperation with assistants, all practices, games and tournaments. Supervises and coordinates assistant coaches as to their duties and responsibilities. Manages the use, care, and inventory of all equipment used (including uniforms). Attends all meetings required by the Michigan Middle School Athletic Association. Abides by the rules and regulations established by the Michigan Middle School Athletic Association and enforces the East Lansing athletic code. Reports all injuries to the Building Principal and ensures proper medical treatment has been received. Instructs athletes in the skills and techniques which are unique to Basketball. Instructs all athletes to show proper respect for other coaches, teams and officials’ decisions. Prepares athletes for later life by instilling physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral values. Conducts pre-season parent/coach meeting.

Requirements

Knowledge of the rules and rule changes in Basketball.
Middle school coaching experience required.
Basketball philosophy, Basketball strategy, drills, biomechanics and first aid skills are required.
Teaching and motivational skills are necessary.
Tournament Basketball background.

Nice To Haves

Prefer B.A. degree.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the organization, implementation, and evaluation of the high school interscholastic basketball program.
Supervising all matters relative to Basketball.
Scheduling practice sessions according to facility and equipment requirements.
Coordinating transportation with the Athletic Office.
Governing player conduct and following established rules.
Supervising, in cooperation with assistants, all practices, games and tournaments.
Supervising and coordinating assistant coaches as to their duties and responsibilities.
Managing the use, care, and inventory of all equipment used (including uniforms).
Attending all meetings required by the Michigan Middle School Athletic Association.
Abiding by the rules and regulations established by the Michigan Middle School Athletic Association and enforcing the East Lansing athletic code.
Reporting all injuries to the Building Principal and ensuring proper medical treatment has been received.
Instructing athletes in the skills and techniques which are unique to Basketball.
Instructing all athletes to show proper respect for other coaches, teams and officials’ decisions.
Preparing athletes for later life by instilling physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral values.
Conducting pre-season parent/coach meeting.