High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach

Thomas MacLaren SchoolColorado Springs, CO
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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.
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