Coaching - Boys Junior Varsity (JV) Head Basketball Coach

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Boys Junior Varsity Head Basketball Coach oversees the Boys JV Basketball Program and develops student-athletes to compete in basketball. The coach provides instruction in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training, while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, confidence, acceptable social behavior, and positive values. The coach is expected to model the behavior and standards expected of student-athletes, support their safety and well-being, and prepare the team for its opponents. The coach works with the School Athletic Director and District Athletic Department, follows applicable school and district policies and governing-body requirements, monitors student-athlete academic eligibility, and participates in school events. The position also involves maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies and providing required coaching certifications and background-check documentation. This is a supplemental annual limited contract position paid according to Schedule E of the current C.F.T. Labor Agreement.

Requirements

Previous basketball coaching experience is required.
Successful past coaching experience is required.
Fundraising experience.
Strong leadership skills.
Passion and dedication to inspire student-athletes.
Serve as a role model.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills associated with basketball.
Possess an Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit (PAP).
Provide satisfactory proof of completion of Coaches Tool Chest (CTC) Training/Certification.
Provide satisfactory results of a County Police Records Check, State BCII Check, and Fingerprint Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Ohio Secondary Teaching Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Boys JV 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.
Instruct and guide student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training.
Promote 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.
Respond in a timely manner to requests for pertinent information from the School Athletic Director and District Athletic Department.
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 the academic eligibility status of prospective student-athletes.
Follow District Athletic Department policies in the Coaches Handbook and meet the criteria in the job description.
Model expected conduct, including timeliness, positivity, respect, and constructive criticism, while upholding program discipline.
Maintain appropriate sideline conduct and language.
Be aware of and implement applicable policies established by the District Board of Education, Superintendent, school principals, conference leagues, ODE, and OHSAA.
Provide applicable in-season and out-of-season training rules and follow due-process procedures when violations occur.
Participate in school events such as pep assemblies, awards night, and Athletic Boosters meetings.
Prepare teams for opponents.
Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.