Coach, Basketball, Girls, Senior

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

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 games, teaches basketball skills and strategies, supervises students, and ensures the program follows CMSD and OHSAA guidelines. The role also involves communicating with students, parents, staff, administrators, and the Athletics Department; maintaining team equipment and spaces; and completing required reporting and paperwork.

Requirements

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education, required for individuals directing, supervising, or coaching athletic activities involving routine or regular physical activity or health and safety considerations.
Knowledge of the technical aspects of basketball and willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport.
Diploma, transcripts, or GED.

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 practices and games promptly.
Track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status.
Submit rosters, schedules, transportation needs, and other required paperwork to the Athletic Director on time.
Distribute, collect, and care for uniforms and equipment.
Participate in scheduled Athletics Department professional development.
Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site.
Monitor the program for 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 of forfeited games or seasons for review of payments due when the full season's 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.
Correct athlete behavior and performance consistently.
Motivate athletes and hold them accountable constructively.
Implement an off-season training and conditioning program.