Head Basketball Coach - ATHLETICS

Richmond City Public Schools•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Basketball Coach position at Dogwood Middle School is a non-term contract, non-exempt role. The coach is responsible for developing and managing athletic activities sanctioned by RPS, including planning and scheduling regular practices during the season. Key duties involve coaching individual participants to achieve excellence, assisting in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches, and collaborating with the student activities coordinator on purchasing uniforms, equipment, and supplies. The coach must also oversee the maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of athletic properties, adhere to all RPS Athletics policies and regulations, enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, manage the issuing and collecting of school properties, and cooperatively plan an annual recognition program for participating students. The position reports to the Principal and RPS Athletics Coordinator.

Requirements

All coaches must have demonstrated ability to develop and manage athletic activities sanctioned by RPS.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coaching activities sanctioned by the RPS Athletics, as considered appropriate.
Responsible for planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.
Assists in the selection, assignment and evaluation of assistant coaches.
Works in collaboration and cooperation with the student activities coordinator and other personnel in recommending the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.
Oversees or helps oversee maintenance, safety and cleanliness of uniforms, equipment, supplies and the facility or area to be used.
Adheres to all RPS Athletics policies and procedures as well as regulations imposed by the RPS division.
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
Responsible for the issuing and collecting of all school properties used.
Cooperatively plans for an annual recognition program for all qualifying participating students.
Performs other related duties as required.