Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

South Burlington School District•South Burlington, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

South Burlington School District is seeking a Varsity Boys Basketball Coach to assist student athletes in acquiring fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training to achieve individual and team goals. The coach will direct student athletes in athletic training and competitions.

Requirements

Direct experience in organizing and leading a comprehensive sports program is expected.
Must have effective organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of computers and fitness equipment is essential.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is needed.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District and School Board policies is required.
Must have knowledge of existing system, and state and league regulations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge and/or demonstrated continued learning in health and fitness area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the administrative duties for assigned activity by communicating and modeling with Assistant and JV Coaches, students, volunteers and the greater school community the Athletic Department’s philosophy, objectives, and techniques to be instilled in student athletes.
Coordinates practices, clinics, and meetings to ensure success of the assigned program.
Assists in the planning of special sport events, arranging transportation, and coordinates scheduling with maintenance and/or other school staff for facilities use.
Trains, informs, and encourages professional growth of staff through participation in clinic attendance, networking, and self-directed learning.
Encourages completion of required documentation by student athletes to fulfill state and system requirements to include, but not limited to: health certifications, parental consent, and eligibility.
Provides assistance with budget information in preparation for the next season.
Recommends policy, method, or procedural changes when needed.
Participates in the interview process and making recommendations for hires.
Supervises and evaluates Assistant and JV Coaches; analyzes staff effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions to Activities/Athletic Director.
Is accountable for all equipment and the safeguarding of school property by providing proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of equipment and storage sites.
Monitors equipment areas, training areas, authorizing those who may enter, issue, or requisition equipment or services.
Collects the cost of any equipment damaged, lost, or not returned.
Arranges for issuing, storing, and reconditioning equipment.
Properly marks and identifying all equipment before issuing or storing.
Maintains annual inventory and current records of equipment.
Ensures the proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
Recommends sanitation and equipment guidelines (type, style, color, or technical specifications).
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property and its care and proper use.
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games.
Checks the general cleanliness of the facility.
Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the school building/grounds.
Responsible for the activities of assigned athletes while engaged in assigned sport by providing training rules and regulations of the sport to each participant.
Monitors student athletes’ grades and conduct.
Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
Supervises student athletes during transport, in locker rooms and facilities, and during events.
Enforces appropriate discipline in keeping with school policy and team expectations.
Works to increase morale, cooperation, and to resolve complaints and/or disputes.
Contacts parents/guardians in the event a student athlete is ineligible or dropped from the team.
Completes and submits required paperwork, within 24 hours, for all athletic related injuries.
Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and/or emergencies.
Travels to/from and attends all practices and games.
Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
Permits student athlete’s access to authorized areas at appropriate times.
Keeps current on the technical aspects of various team sports, as well as sport trends, developments, and research.
May perform other duties as assigned.