Head Girls Basketball

Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).

Job Description

Requirements:

• Education:
  
  BA/BS Education preferred.
• Experience:
  
  High school head coaching and teaching experience desired.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit. The ability to travel between locations.
• Other Requirements:
  Fundamentals of Coaching or equivalent (must be completed one time);
  Sports First Aid or Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries or equivalent (must be renewed once every two years);
  Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know (must be renewed on an annual basis). High school/college participation preferred.

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Assumes responsibility for the entire program, including:
  • coaches the varsity squad;
  • supervises assistant coaches 9-12, and junior high level coaches 7-8;
  • determines athlete participation during practices and games, including squad level and playing time, in conjunction with assistant coach at the respective level;
  • positively promotes the athletic program within the schools and the community;
  • gives guidance to middle school coaches and programs feeding into respective high schools;
  • implements District athletic department policies.
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Works with the Activities Director in:
  • formulation of game schedules
  • selection of contest officials
  • arrangements for out-of-town trips
  • arrangements for home games
  • arrangements for physical examinations
  • preparation of athletic permission slips and eligibility lists
  • preparation of budgets, equipment and supply requisitions
  • scouting arrangements
  • arrangements for senior recognition, parents' night, and awards program
• Works with activities director to coordinate the practice schedules of 'C', junior varsity, and varsity squads.
• Supervises locker rooms and playing area during and following periods of team.
• Remains with students and supervises when traveling to away games.
• Cares for athletes and injured athletes.
• Cares for and maintains equipment and annual inventories.
• Prepares award lists.
• Attends conference meetings or any other meeting where the program is involved.
• Operates within the policies of the conference and SDHSAA.
• Works closely with custodians in facility preparation.
• Keeps informed on current trends in designated sport and participates in respective clinics.
• Maintains active membership in related professional organizations.
• Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in athletic contests.
• Maintains a professional relationship with other coaches.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Activities Director.

Reports To: High School Activities Director and High School Principal