High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach
Thomas MacLaren School•Colorado Springs, CO
1d
About The Position
The Head Coach coordinates and implements the School’s athletic program in conformance with School policies, Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) rules (if a high school sport), conference or league policies, and the mission of the School.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with administrative and/or coaching experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational ability and detailed oriented.
- The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal communication, and organizational skills; solid working knowledge of CHSAA and conference league rules and procedures.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience in sports management or coaching skills.
Responsibilities
- Learn the mission of the school and how it applies to Athletics
- Positively represent the school at practice and at home and away sporting and non-sporting events
- Positively represent the school and its mission to the students, parents, colleagues, and general public
- Champion the student-athlete and show active understanding and support of them
- Assure that players adhere to CHSAA rules (if a high school sport) and league rules (Black Forest League for high school, Central Colorado Athletic League for middle school); assist in assuring that the athletic program meets League and CSHAA regulations
- Verify with Athletic Director that all athletes are medically cleared, have been released by parents, and have paid the sports registration fee
- Verify with Athletic Director that all athletes are academically eligible to compete
- Attend training provided by the School, including a Coaching Orientation that happens once a year.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and materials, and check such an inventory at the conclusion of each season
- Maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Complete any annual trainings (Concussion, Mandatory Reporter, Student Mental Health, etc.) required by CHSAA, the league (BFL, CCAL), or the School
- Prepare and maintain in coordination with the Athletic Director a calendar that includes practices, conference and non-conference games, and events
- Follow the safety protocols of the school for any practices or use of the Facilities
- Be able to work cooperatively with School staff and Administration
- Communicate with parents on a weekly basis about practices, games, and general athletic program updates
- Attend required trainings or meetings that the Athletic Director arranges
- Conduct a mandatory parent meeting each season
- Coordinate with Athletic Director about release times of athletes on days of competition
- Communicate with the Athletic Director and parents about discipline concerns regarding an athlete or changes/concerns in their behavior
- Communicate with the applicable parents, the Athletic Director, and the Health office when athletes sustain an injury at practice or during competition
- Attend the Athletic Honors event for your sport; compose and present a speech to honor the team; present awards to athletes.
- Submit athletic expense requests to the Athletic Director.
- Respond to all concerns, calls, and emails of staff and parents in a timely way
- Provide a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns
Benefits
- For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages.
- No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.
