Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Waltham Public Schools has an opening for a Middle School Boys Basketball Coach at McDevitt. This role is for a member of the Middlesex League. The coach is expected to uphold the educational principles and goals of athletics as a valuable part of the school experience, modeling ethical behavior and sportsmanship. The position involves managing the team, supervising athletes during practices and contests, implementing school and league policies, and fostering communication with athletes, caregivers, and the community.

Requirements

Experience coaching at the youth and/or middle school or high school level in this sport.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team to ensure the success of our student-athletes.
Utilize sound educational principles and goals of athletics are to be a worthwhile part of the overall school experience.

Nice To Haves

Offer clinics and camps.
Foster partnerships with athletic groups in the community to create continuity in programming at various levels.
Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of WPS athletes and athletics.
Develop an approach to coaching which encourages outreach to the caregivers of the athletes and invested stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Model the behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those pertaining to sportsmanship.
Demonstrates full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
Facilitate supervision of athletes during practice sessions and at all contests, home or away of the sport coached including supervision of the weight room, locker room, shower areas and buses before and after practices and contests.
Implement WPS athletic department policies and team rules.
Be responsible for information contained in the Middlesex League bylaws and the McDevitt Student Handbook.
Attend all Athletic Department and WPS meetings that relate to the sport coached.
Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their particular sport.
Responsible for team evaluation and selection.
Develop and organize effective practice plans.
Provide effective feedback for competitive growth and development.
Make sure that the facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed in all areas.
Implement game plans and game management where appropriate including score reporting and return officials vouchers immediately following a contest.
Foster partnerships with athletic groups in the community to create continuity in programming at various levels.
Be encouraged to offer clinics and camps.
Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of WPS athletes and athletics.
Develop an approach to coaching which encourages outreach to the caregivers of the athletes and invested stakeholders.
Work with the WPS Athletic staff for distribution and collection of the school's athletic equipment and uniforms before, during and after the coaching season, including safety devices and materials.
Working collaboratively with all other Waltham Public Schools coaches, under the direction of the Athletic Director.
Other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.