2026-2027 Head Coach, Boys Basketball- Hickory Hills Middle School

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Coach. The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations.

Requirements

Knowledge to perform basic math
Knowledge to review and interpret highly technical information
Knowledge to write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions
Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Specific knowledge based competencies: community support organizations and public relations
Specific knowledge based competencies: equipment used in activity/program
Specific knowledge based competencies: injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols
Specific knowledge based competencies: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations
Specific knowledge based competencies: participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines
Specific knowledge based competencies: public relations protocols
Specific knowledge based competencies: relevant professional standards and practices
Specific knowledge based competencies: safety practices and procedures
Skills to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
Specific skill based competencies: adapting to changing work priorities
Specific skill based competencies: administering first aid
Specific skill based competencies: applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations
Specific skill based competencies: coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies
Specific skill based competencies: organizing and communicating information and concepts
Specific skill based competencies: overseeing financial transactions
Ability to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Ability to often gather, collate, and/or classify data
Ability to use basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Flexibility to operate equipment using defined methods
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
Ability to work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives
Problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant
Specific ability based competencies: utilizing and offering effective feedback to continuously improve
Specific ability based competencies: developing and maintaining positive relationships
Specific ability based competencies: collaborating and communicating effective with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
Specific ability based competencies: setting high expectations for self and others
Specific ability based competencies: applying critical thinking/problem solving skills
Specific ability based competencies: delegating and organizing tasks
Specific ability based competencies: setting and monitoring progress towards multiple goals
Specific ability based competencies: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds
Specific ability based competencies: dealing with frequent interruptions
Specific ability based competencies: exhibiting strong leadership
Specific ability based competencies: maintaining confidentiality
Specific ability based competencies: meeting deadlines and schedules
Specific ability based competencies: modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students
Specific ability based competencies: motivating participating student athletes
Specific ability based competencies: providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach
Specific ability based competencies: providing leadership, direction, and team building
Specific ability based competencies: traveling to off campus athletic events
Specific ability based competencies: traveling to off campus competitions
Specific ability based competencies: working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Bachelors Degree
Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District

Responsibilities

Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.
Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team
Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, ) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, ) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletics for the c
Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account, ) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, ) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and
Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, ) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements and/or report scores and strategies.
Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, ) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
Oversees student managers, volunteers, for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
Serves as the liaison for their athletic program at a variety of functions (e.g. AIA meetings, tournaments, workshops, ) for the purpose of representing the District at those functions.
Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices, ) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
Supports students during the college recruiting process for the purpose of assisting them in achieving their college
Performs other related duties, as assigned by the head coach, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.