Longsjo Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach

Fitchburg School District•Fitchburg, MA

About The Position

The Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire program, fostering cooperation and positive teamwork, promoting sportsmanship and community involvement, and supporting the development of student-athletes as future leaders. The role requires thoughtful, respectful interaction with student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and the community. Positive communication, organization, and safety awareness are essential. The Head Coach reports to the Principal/Athletic Director and is evaluated by the Principal/Athletic Director. Coaching appointments are for one year, and positions are posted annually. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required fingerprinting (NCBC) and CORI checks before the start date. The coach must complete an employment application, background check, and district-, MIAA-, and NFHS-required training annually. Salary, terms of employment, and work year are as negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association.

Requirements

Complete an employment application, background check, and all district-, MIAA-, and NFHS-required training annually.
Successfully complete NCBC fingerprinting and CORI checks before the start of employment.
Demonstrate positive communication, organizational skills, and safety awareness.
Interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the program, including the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
Communicate with the Athletic Director about incidents involving student-athletes or parental concerns.
Promote academic achievement by monitoring student-athlete performance and enforcing eligibility requirements.
Uphold high standards of student-athlete sportsmanship and behavior in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.
Set up and maintain an active SportsYou account for team and family communication.
Maintain and update student-athlete registration and physical/medical clearance records with the Athletic and Nurses Offices.
Provide all student-athletes the opportunity to participate while promoting growth and sportsmanship.
Build positive community relationships to promote the sport.
Demonstrate the skills, drills, and fundamentals needed for individual and team development.
Plan, organize, and direct the sports program as a cohesive unit.
Manage and inventory equipment, and distribute and collect team uniforms.
Attend all weekend activities.
Supervise athletes before, during, and after practices and during activities and events.
Attend internal, external, and league coaching meetings as assigned.
Evaluate student-athlete progress and support their potential development.
Assist with fundraising and promote community support and awareness.
Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections; and maintain the integrity of the selection process.
Schedule scrimmages and daily practices.
Submit team numerical rosters at least two weeks before the first game, roster updates, inventories, final season statistics, and an alphabetical list of award winners with each athlete's class immediately after the season.
Model good sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct toward opposing teams, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.