Head Boys Basketball Coach​/Dean of Students

MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Indiana

Job Description

Position Title:

Dean of Students/Head Varsity Basketball Coach FLSA Status:
Exempt

Responsible to:
Marion High School Principal and Athletic Director

Supervises:
Students, basketball coaches and assistant basketball coaches (High School & Middle Schools)

Evaluated by:
Athletic Director and Marion High School Principal Benefit Level: C

Terms of Employment: 203

Evaluation Period:

* Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per MCS Performance and Assessment procedures

* Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1

Purpose of the Position:
Provide assistance and support to the administration regarding student conduct, parent and community contact, and student attendance issues.

Classified as Confidential Employee:
Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connection with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements:

The following qualifications represent the minimum requirements necessary for an individual to perform this position effectively.

* Bachelor Degree in appropriate area

* Strong organizational and leadership skills

* Prior successful coaching experience

* Ability to collaborate with other head coaches to promote multi-sport student-athletes

Essential Functions of the Position:
The following functions have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

* Complete administrative duties as assigned by the MHS Principal.

* Assist with each section of lunchroom supervision, morning hallway supervision beginning at 8:00 a.m., and hallway supervision between each class period.

* Represent the administration during conferences with counselors, pupils, parents, and teachers.

* Represent the administration in 504 and special education conferences.

* Meet with relevant staff members to provide assistance regarding student-related concerns (academic, attendance).

* Lead parent conferences when appropriate.

* Assist the athletic department on special projects as needed.

* Perform classroom supervision as needed.

* Work with Student Athletes in the classroom in the areas of academic progress, social maturity, and character development.

* Identify and track at-risk freshman students; work with at risk freshman students and parents to improve academic achievement and reduce drop-out rates.

* Develop and present character education lessons at Marion High School.

* Supervise evening school events in fall and spring as assigned by the MHS Principal and Athletic Director

* Serve as expulsion examiner

* Perform other duties as assigned by the MHS Principal.

Secondary Functions of the Position:
The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Marion Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

* Conduct, coordinate and supervise the basketball program at Marion High School.

* Evaluate player personnel at all levels.

* Supervise and coordinate media and public relations for the basketball program.

* Monitor and assist in the student-athlete's academic progress.

* Assist student-athletes in their pursuit of higher education.

* Assist the Athletic Director in interviewing, evaluating, recommending and hiring of coaches, grades 7-12.

* Coordinate meetings and in-service trainings for all coaches, grades 7-12.

* Assist all coaches, grades 7-12, in planning practice sessions.

* Coordinate observations of middle school events by High School coaching staff.

* Develop and implement appropriate summer camps and training programs.

* Develop, implement and communicate criteria for earning awards.

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by MHS Principal and the superintendent.

Additional Functions:

* Maintain and care for all inventory, including: uniforms, and all athletic equipment.

* Be responsible for care and supervision of locker rooms before and after all practices and events.

Knowledge of:

* Procedures associated with being a basketball coach

* IHSAA Rules and Regulations

* Policies, procedures and functions of Marion Community Schools Board of Trustees

* Applicable software and applications

Ability to:

* Collaborate with other head coaches to promote multi-sport student-athletes

* Plan, organize, and schedule priorities

* Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems

* Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters

* Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures

* Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff

* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

Equipment Used:

* Equipment associated with basketball coaching

* Computer software associated with tracking student information…