Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach @ Ygnacio Valley High #4096

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This job description outlines the minimum qualifications and ethical conduct standards for athletic team coaches within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, specifically for a Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach. It details required knowledge and competencies in areas such as care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic first aid, emergency procedures, coaching theory and techniques for basketball, and the rules and regulations of the North Coast Section, league, and California Interscholastic Federation. Additionally, coaches must possess knowledge of child or adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation. For non-certificated personnel, additional requirements include a clean criminal record, verification of freedom from contagious diseases, and fingerprint clearance. All coaches are expected to adhere to a comprehensive Code of Ethical Conduct, emphasizing respect, fair play, player safety, proper supervision, and avoiding undue influence or recruitment.

Requirements

Knowledge and competency related to care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic first aid, and emergency procedures
Completion of a college-level course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card OR A valid sports injury certificate or first aid card, and a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card OR A valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I or II card
Knowledgeable in coaching theory and techniques in the sport or game being coached
Completion of a college course in coaching theory and techniques of the specific sport OR Completion of in-service programs arranged by a school district or county office of education in the specific sport OR Prior services as a student coach or assistant athletic coach in the sport or game being coached OR Prior participation in organized competitive athletics at the high school level or above in the sport being coached
Training and knowledge of the rules and regulations in the athletic activity being coached
Demonstrated ability to communicate those rules and regulations in an effective, respectful manner which instills teamwork, commitment and discipline
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the North Coast Section pertaining to the sport or game being coached, the league rules, and regulations of the California Interscholastic Federation
Knowledge of child or adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation
Completion of a college-level course in child psychology or sports psychology OR Completion of a seminar or workshop on human growth and development of youth OR Prior active involvement with youth in school or community sports program
Has not been convicted of any offense referred to in Education Code 44010, 44011 or 44424, or any offense involving moral turpitude or evidencing unfitness to associate with children (for non-certificated personnel)
Is free from tuberculosis and any other contagious disease that would prohibit certificated teachers from teaching, as verified by a written statement, renewable every four years, from a licensed physician or other person approved by the district (for non-certificated personnel)
Shall not assume coaching duties/responsibilities prior to the District receiving fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice (for non-certificated personnel)

Responsibilities

Communicate rules and regulations in an effective, respectful manner which instills teamwork, commitment and discipline
Abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct
Show respect for players, officials, other coaches and parents
Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials
Establish and model fair play, sportsmanship and proper conduct
Establish player safety and welfare as the highest priority
Provide an environment that instills teamwork, commitment and discipline
Provide leadership which promotes a positive experience for the student athlete
Provide proper supervision of students at all times
Use discretion when providing constructive criticism and when reprimanding players
Maintain consistency in requiring all players to adhere to the established rules and standards of the game
Properly instruct players in the safe use of equipment
Avoid exerting undue influence on a student's decision to enroll in an athletic program at any public or private postsecondary educational institution
Avoid exerting undue influence on students to take lighter academic course(s) in order to be eligible to participate in athletics
Avoid suggesting, providing or encouraging any athlete to use non-prescriptive drugs, anabolic steroids or any substance to increase physical development or performance that is not approved by the S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Surgeon General or the American Medical Association
Avoid recruitment of athletes from other schools
Work effectively with Booster groups
Work effectively with school administration