Coach - 8th Grade Boys Basketball

Position: Head Coach-Mid School

Reports to: Program Head Coach (HS)

Supervises: Assistant coaches (mid school)

Work Site: Assigned school/program

Job Goal

The Coach must demonstrate leadership in player and staff development, integrity,

sportsmanship, and character development. Qualified candidates should possess

strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional

knowledge of the skills and strategies of their sport as it pertains to the policies of New

Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge in implementing a written team rules which includes a philosophy
  
  

statement and discusses acceptable player behavior, practice procedures,

substance abuse policies and other guidelines that relate to program

management. Conduct a pre-season meeting with parents and players to share

these policies and procedures.

• Have a thorough knowledge of all District and the NMAA Policies and be
  
  

responsible for their implementation.

• Understand and follow the proper administrative line of command and refer all
  
  

requests or grievances through proper channels.

• Continue professional growth by attending team practices and meeting with the
  
  

high school head coach.

• Conduct oneself as a positive role model.
• Assist the high school head coach in implementing all team rules (to vertically
  
  

align with high school program).

• Update roster inside RankOne.
• Report all rule violations or suspected violations to the District Athletic Director.
• Consult with the program head coach, or the district athletic director, in matters of
  
  

purchasing equipment, scheduling, and coaching assignments.

• Work to develop a positive athlete-coach relationship.
• Coaches must ensure that all athletes participating in their sport are academically
  
  

eligible. This includes checking grades before the start of the season and during

the season as well. Every student athlete must remain eligible according to

NMAA policies.