Girls Basketball Coach (Dirksen Junior High School)

Joliet Public Schools District 86 • Joliet, IL

218d

About The Position

The Coach position is a certified personnel role that spans 9 months and is intended for internal staff. The coach will report to the Jr. High Principal and the Athletic Director. This role requires a professional with expertise in the sport being coached, along with a commitment to maintaining a responsible and professional demeanor throughout the season.

Requirements

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached
• Has current CPR/ AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of season
• Responsible professional behavior
• Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
• Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Responsibilities

• Coach's individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees