Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach

The ideal candidate will have prior basketball coaching experience and a strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, player development, and game management. The Varsity Head Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes’ skills, building team chemistry, and preparing the team to compete at a high level. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to foster leadership, promote sportsmanship, and support student-athletes’ academic success. The coach is expected to follow all MIAA and GLTS policies, rules and procedures while serving as a positive role model and building a strong sense of pride within the team, school, and greater community. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidates must have demonstrated extensive experience coaching basketball, with a strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, player development, team strategy, and game preparation. Candidates should also have knowledge of strength and conditioning principles that support the development and safety of student-athletes. The Varsity Head Coach must understand and consistently follow all MIAA and GLTS policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and expectations and ensure that all members of the program do the same. The coach is expected to demonstrate positive character, serve as a role model for student-athletes, and promote sportsmanship, respect, and accountability both on and off the court. The coach should foster leadership and teamwork, emphasize the importance of academic achievement, and create a positive culture within the program. The coach will also be expected to build pride in the basketball program, GLTS, and the greater school community while developing positive relationships with student-athletes, families, staff, and community members.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Candidates should have significant experience coaching basketball, preferably at the high school level or higher

* A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

* Candidates must have at least five years of basketball coaching experience

* Experience leading or assisting with a competitive basketball program, including practice planning and organization, game preparation, scouting opponents, player development, and making in-game adjustments.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Coaches must have, and stay current with, the following certifications:

*Concussion Education Certification

*CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

*MIAA Coaches Education Certification

*Completion of LITIX Training

* Sport-Specific Training - NFHS approved courses

ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

A highly effective varsity coach possesses the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes while creating a safe, structured, competitive, and positive team environment. The varsity coach demonstrates strong knowledge of basketball rules, strategies, techniques, and player development, along with a strong working knowledge of and commitment to all MIAA and GLTS policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and expectations. The coach is responsible for ensuring that the program operates in accordance with these requirements and that student-athletes and coaching staff understand and follow them. The coach should also demonstrate knowledge of appropriate conditioning and training practices, injury prevention, and emergency procedures, including CPR and AED. Additionally, the coach should be an effective communicator who can foster teamwork, manage conflict, coordinate practices and game schedules, and build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and the school community.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $7,577 - $8,455