Coach, Basketball, Girls, Senior

Cleveland Metropolitan School District•Lincoln, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides guidance, support, and direction for students participating in Cleveland Metropolitan School District sports programs or other approved student activities. The coach plans and leads practices and competitions, teaches basketball skills and strategies, supports student eligibility and safety, and ensures the program complies with CMSD and OHSAA rules and procedures. The position also involves communicating with students, families, staff, administrators, and athletic leadership; supervising students; maintaining team spaces and equipment; and completing required records and reporting. Employment is subject to successful completion of a Pupil Activity Permit before the season, an FBI/BCI background check, and a drug screen. The District is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required.
A Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education is required for directing, supervising, or coaching an athletic student activity program.
Diploma, transcripts, or GED.
Knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport or activity.
Willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport or activity.
Successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful coaching experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend the OHSAA Rules Interpretation meeting and pre- and post-season meetings.
Understand and follow CMSD and OHSAA guidelines and rules.
Attend and arrive promptly to practices and games.
Track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status.
Submit rosters, schedules, transportation needs, and other required paperwork to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
Distribute, collect, and care for uniforms and equipment.
Participate in professional development scheduled by the Athletics Department.
Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site.
Monitor the program to ensure compliance with applicable CMSD policies and procedures.
Attend required organizational meetings conducted by the Athletics Department.
Supervise students before and after practices and competitions.
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administrators.
Notify the Central Office about forfeited games or seasons for review of payments due when the full season's job duties are not fulfilled.
Use appropriate language and behavior with parents, coaches, students, and referees; exhibit self-control and act as a role model.
Maintain clean and organized team spaces.
Plan and implement an appropriate number of practices and games.
Organize practices with purposeful drills and specific objectives.
Communicate expectations to athletes during each instructional phase of practice.
Demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules.
Consistently correct behaviors and performance.
Motivate athletes and hold them accountable constructively.
Implement an off-season training and conditioning program.