Head Varsity Girls Basketball

Marion Independent School District•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices for the Head Varsity Girls Basketball team. The coach will also maintain inventory and conduct periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities. Supervision of locker rooms and facilities until all students leave is required. The coach will assure necessary medical attention while working with the Trainer on prevention and rehabilitation programs. Determining the needs of the program for budgeting, attending necessary conference meetings, and attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required paperwork are also key responsibilities. The coach is encouraged to arrange the end of season banquet and conduct scouting if warranted. Assisting the Booster Club with specific needs for the activity and conducting staff meetings as needed are also part of the role. Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or IGHSAU rules and regulations is crucial. The coach must establish and enforce all regulations of Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU, including informing participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.). Promoting the activity through announcements, newsletters, etc., and conducting oneself in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship with staff and team are essential. Communication throughout the year with the Activities Director regarding program development, staff, and team is required. Providing leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program in the activity and promoting the sport within youth programs are encouraged. Informing participants of lettering and special award criteria and informing the Activities Office which athletes receive these awards are also duties. Aiding the Activities Director in establishing a schedule and continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches (9-12) are expected. Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in the activity is necessary. Supplying the Activities Director with forms, team information, season summary, and statistics is required for effective department operation. Acting as the historian for the sport, collecting and updating individual and team records, and communicating with administration, faculty, Activities Director, parents, students, and staff members in an effort to have an effective and efficient Activities Department are key. The coach must model the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior, know the rules of the sport, develop philosophies that guide program development, and assist in establishing goals for the program, team, and individuals, developing strategies to achieve them. The coach should work hard, be positive, and be on time.

Requirements

Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
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Responsibilities

Organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.
Maintaining inventory and periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.
Assuring necessary medical attention while working with the Trainer on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Determining the needs of his/her program for budgeting.
Attending all necessary conference meetings (if applicable).
Attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.
Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
Scouting (if warrants).
Assisting the Booster Club with needs specific to his/her activity.
Conducting staff meetings as needed.
Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU rules and regulations.
Establish and enforce all regulations of Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU, including informing the participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.).
Promote his/her activity through announcements, newsletters, etc.
Conducting self in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship with staff and team.
Communicate throughout the year with the Activities Director in regards to program development, staff and team.
Provide leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program in his/her activity.
Promote the sport within youth programs (encouraged).
Informing the participants of lettering and special award criteria and informing the Activities Office which athletes receive these awards.
Aiding the Activities Director in the establishment of a schedule.
Continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches (9-12).
Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in activity.
Supply the Activities Director with the forms, team information, season summary and statistics in order for them to run the department effectively and efficiently.
Act as the historian for the sport collecting and updating individual and team records.
Communicate with the administration, faculty, Activities Director, parents, students, and staff members in an effort to have an effective and efficient Activities Department.
Model the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
Know the rules of your sport.
Develop philosophies that guide program development.
Assist in establishing goals for the program, team and individuals and develop strategies to achieve.
Work hard.
Be positive.
Be on time.