What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSMS Boys Basketball Coach - Grade 7A position at Castle South Middle School?
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: BASKETBALL COACH
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To develop and implement an exemplary basketball program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student athlete.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Prior coaching experience preferred.
REPORTS TO: Principal, Athletic Director
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Professional Performance
1. To comply with school and school board policies and regulations.
2. To work cooperatively with the entire staff.
3. To relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
4. To demonstrate professional growth.
5. To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
6. To demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written.
7. To accept responsibilities outside the basketball team as they relate to the school.
8. To assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities.
9. To assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for student athletes.
B. Instructional Performance:
1. Interpersonal Relations:
(a) To practice and promote positive interaction with and among student athletes, the school, and community.
(b) To demonstrate enthusiasm for coaching and learning.
(c) To demonstrate an interest in student athletes and the overall athletic program.
(d) To encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
(e) To create clearly defined standards of behavior and academic performance.
2. Subject Matter:
(a) To demonstrate knowledge of the area being coached.
(b) To demonstrate the ability to adjust instruction of strategy and fundamentals to student athlete’s needs and interests.
3. Planning/Materials:
(a) To maintain an organized basketball program based on effective long-range plans.
(b) To exhibit evidence of effective planning and organization.
(c) To utilize a variety of appropriate strategies and resources.
4. Techniques/Delivery:
(a) To communicate fundamental coaching expectations and their importance to students.
(b) To utilize appropriate and varied coaching techniques and learning activities.
(c) To maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons.