9th GirlsHead Basketball Coach

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Job Description

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

P
osition
: Head Athletic Coach

Qualifications
:

• Valid South Dakota teaching certificate/coaching endorse
• Valid SDHSAA Coaches Education Program (Fundamentals of Coaching, First Aid & Concussion in Sports)
• Employed as a teacher in the Brookings School District.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total (7-V) sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• A substantial knowledge of the technical aspects and strategies of the sport and

a commitment to examining new theories and methods in the sport.

Reports To
:

Activities Administrator, who provides supervision, training, and evaluation in conjunction with the high school principal.

The head coach will advise, coordinate, train, and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in collaboration with the activities director and building principals.

Basic Function
:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. The student shall also receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

P
arameters
:

• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the

Community’s image of the entire school district. This public exposure requires

considerable responsibility and involves community/parental pressure for

winning performances that must not override the development of good

sportsmanship and citizenship skills.

• The position includes other unusual aspects such as stress, time commitment, risk management and due process predicaments.
• It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to successfully function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach will exercise common sense and good judgment and seek assistance from the activities director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• A thorough knowledge of the activity policies of the Board of Education and Brookings High School as well as the responsibility for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Knowledge of school district, SDHSAA and ESD Athletic Conference rules and regulations as well as consistent implementation and interpretation for staff.
• Understanding of the proper administrative line of authority and referral of all requests or concerns through proper channels of communication. Attendance at all public, staff and departmental meetings as required.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Organizes conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the total program.
• Informs and trains staff and encourages professional growth.
• Delegates and supervises specific duties and at season end assesses staff effectiveness and evaluates assistants per cycle.
• Maintains discipline, resolves grievances and strives to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Activities Administrator.

Administrative Duties
:

• Assists the activities director with scheduling, transportation arrangements, athletic awards and event management.
• Assists in the preparation for sport events and practices and adheres to facility

schedules. Coordinates the program with other athletic andcustodial/maintenance staff.

• Provides documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, insurance, parental consent and eligibility.
• Supervises the use, inspection, and…