Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Confluence Charter Schools•Saint Louis, MO

51d

About The Position

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. This role would require planning with the Athletics/Activities Director for competitive opportunities for the team.

Nice To Haves

Preferred sixty college credit hours.
Preferred three years relevant coaching experience
Valid Teaching Certificate Preferred
Four-Year College Degree Preferred
Serving as an Assistant Coach for a minimum of two school years

Responsibilities

Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport
Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary
Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement
Determines strategy based on the team's capabilities
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student
Adheres to state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season
Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the school principal, athletic director, or other appropriate administrator