24-25 - Head Boys Basketball Coach West High School
West High
Position Title: Head Boys' Basketball Coach
Department: West High School Athletics Department
Reports to: West High School Athletic Director
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Purpose of Position: The Head Boys' Basketball Coach will oversee the entire West Basketball Program and instruct the varsity high school basketball team. They are responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the field. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise the basketball program coaching staff including Assistant/JV/JV2 coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of basketball players in all positions in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Develop training plans for basketball players in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Contribute to game line-up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all games.
• Assist other coaches in monitoring team members' practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance and grades
• Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Responsible for providing kids feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior and team skills.
• Manage program budget organize fundraising efforts for the basketball program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the basketball program
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for basketball by the 2024 winter sports season.

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications:

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for basketball.
• Current certification in first aid/ASEP/PACE.
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• Must have a valid teaching license, or successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents.
• Competitive experience in basketball at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference given to those with prior experience in basketball.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement a developmentally appropriate program for students in basketball.
• Evidence of knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from members of the West basketball program.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and supervise athletic teams at this designated level with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility and safety.

• Preferred: Valid teaching license
• Preferred: College playing experience/High School coaching experience
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement basketball systems in a high school setting

Length of Work: WIAA 2024-25 Winter Sports Season
Working Conditions: Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends. Will also be expected to work in various outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Requirements:
The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.