Coaching - Boys Freshmen Head Basketball Coach

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

22h

About The Position

The Boys Freshmen Head Basketball Coach oversees the boys freshmen basketball program and develops student-athletes through competitive basketball training, mentorship, and instruction. The coach provides training in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical conditioning while supporting students’ individual and team development, moral values, social behavior, self-discipline, and confidence. The coach fosters teamwork and sportsmanship and ensures student-athletes’ safety and well-being. The coach follows district, school, ODE, and OHSAA requirements and policies, including coaching certifications and eligibility procedures. The position includes preparing teams for opponents, maintaining equipment and supply inventories, participating in school events, and cooperating with school and district athletic administrators. This is a supplemental annual limited contract position, with salary according to Schedule E of the current C.F.T. Labor Agreement.

Requirements

Previous experience coaching basketball.
Successful past coaching experience.
Strong leadership skills.
Passion and dedication to inspiring student-athletes.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills associated with basketball.
Satisfactory County Police Records Check, State BCII Check, and Fingerprint Background Check.
Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit (PAP).
Satisfactory proof of completion of Coaches Tool Chest (CTC) Training/Certification.

Nice To Haves

Fundraising experience.
Ohio Secondary Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Boys Freshmen Basketball Program.
Develop and train student-athletes to play competitive basketball.
Motivate and mentor student-athletes and support their development on and off the court.
Develop an effective training program.
Teach fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training.
Guide student-athletes in developing moral values, pride in accomplishments, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
Foster teamwork and sportsmanship.
Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
Cooperate in a timely manner with the School Athletic Director and District Athletic Department by providing requested information.
Meet coaching requirements mandated by the District Board of Education, OHSAA, and ODE, including Coaches Tool Chest training/certification and a Pupil Activity Permit.
Check academic eligibility for prospective student-athletes.
Follow District Athletic Department policies in the Coaches Handbook and applicable job-description criteria.
Model expected behavior, including punctuality, positivity, enthusiasm, respect, constructive criticism, and adherence to program discipline.
Maintain appropriate sideline conduct and language.
Recognize and implement applicable administrative policies established by the District Board of Education, Superintendents of Schools, School Principals, conference leagues, ODE, and OHSAA.
Provide applicable in-season and out-of-season training rules.
Follow appropriate due-process procedures when violations occur.
Participate in school events such as pep assemblies, awards night, and Athletic Boosters meetings.
Prepare teams to compete against opponents.
Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.