Head High School Boys Basketball Coach

Urbandale Community School District•Urbandale, IA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head High School Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for instructing participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success. The coach will also focus on instilling moral values, pride in accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship in student-athletes. This role involves implementing quality principles to improve program effectiveness and managing all aspects of the basketball program, not just the varsity level.

Requirements

Employment as a teacher and/or coach with a valid Iowa Coaching Certificate or Coaching Endorsement.

Responsibilities

Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team and the program.
Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness, and skill development.
Show concern for the safety and well-being of athletes.
Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
Demonstrate and convey knowledge of the sport.
Demonstrate knowledge of and abide by the rules and regulations governing the sport.
Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics of the athletic program.
Command respect and set a positive example for athletes and others.
Respect others and remain ethical in dealings.
Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches.
Display respect for other sports and programs.
Remain positive, encouraging, and supportive in criticism of players.
Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
Demonstrate concern for athletes’ academic program and conduct.
Show respect for athletes as individuals.
Inform student-athletes of potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury.
Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.
Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs, and program information.
Require all athletes to complete necessary pre-participation requirements.
Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
Display accuracy and care in record keeping.
Follow Athletic Department policy in all areas, including record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.
Manage the entire program, not just the varsity level.
Provide supervision and administration of team members in regard to contests and events, practices, buses, and locker rooms.
Cooperate with various staffs and administrations.
Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.
Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.
Implement an effective public relations program in regard to the news media, colleges and universities, parents, and students.