High School Head Basketball Coach-Varsity Girls Job Hattiesburg area,Mississippi USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)

High School Head Basketball Coach - Varsity Girls

Job Description

TITLE:

HIGH SCHOOL HEAD COACH-GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL

Qualifications

Certification in HS Content Area

Minimum of (3) years head coaching experience (not required)

At least five years of successful teaching experience

Ability to communicate and work well with school personnel

Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills

Up-to-date knowledge of applicable sports.

Ability to teach desirable traits of character

Ability to organize and implement related sports programs

Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with other staff members and community support groups

Knowledge of safety practices

Knowledge of Wilkinson County Public Schools policies and procedures

Effective instructional practices

Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents, and the community

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent human relations skills.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Athletic Director

Performance Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the development and implementation of program functions and activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport.

Teach the desirable traits of character such as persistence, desire to win, teamwork, and cooperation.

Promote interest, skills, and lifelong participation in various physical activities.

Teach knowledge and understanding of athletics and of the fundamentals rules and strategies of sports.

Assist in organizing and administering the athletic program so that it is closely integrated and thoroughly coordinated with the general purposes of education.

Maintain inventory and ensure proper care, maintenance, and storage of all athletic equipment and supplies.

Ensure that all athletes have parental permission, insurance coverage, and medical examinations.

Arrange for transportation of injured students to emergency treatment facilities.

Approve all recommendations for athletic awards.

Teach the values of self-discipline, sound physical condition, healthy life style and cooperation.

Provide an opportunity for competition on an equal basis for all students.

Supervise the locker rooms before, during, and after practice sessions.

Emphasize safety in teaching techniques and elements of play and thoroughly educate the players in the rules of the game.

Maintain harmonious relationship with all district employees.

Ensure transportation arrangements to all athletic events, according to county procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

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