WJMS Head Boys Basketball Coach 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
The Head Boys Basketball Coach will be responsible for coaching in the secondary school interscholastic athletic program for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves promoting sports within the school and community, planning the assigned athletic program, and organizing and supervising practices. The coach will teach fundamental skills, team strategy, rules, sportsmanship, and self-control to student athletes. Additionally, the coach will ensure participant eligibility, provide guidance and emotional support, and recommend necessary equipment purchases for the safety and welfare of the athletes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
- A minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university
- One year of experience coaching in a school athletic program
- Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification
- NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
- KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
- Official transcripts and diplomas
- Coaches Code of Ethics Form
- Current W4 Form
- Current Medical Exam with TB test
- Criminal records check
- Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
- Concussion training
- Application
- Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
- Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
- KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
- KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic
Nice To Haves
- Fundamentals of various sports
- Health and safety regulations
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Responsibilities
- Promote sports in the schools and community.
- Plan the assigned athletic program.
- Organize and supervise practices.
- Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
- Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
- Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
- Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
- Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
