What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach position at Lancaster High School?
Position Description
The Varsity Basketball coach is responsible for organizing the Basketball program at Lancaster High School. The basketball coach must be able to conduct practices, motivate students, and instruct student athletes in techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Varsity Basketball Coach
- Instruct players in the regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercise.
- Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps up with academic performance of players.
- Supervising athletes during practices and competition.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Maintains the team equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
- Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students.
- Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
- Effectively communicate with players, parents, and administration.
- Participates in fundraising events and activities when coaching.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Be in good physical condition.
- Have the ability to motivate players to reach their potential.
- Must have exceptional leadership skills.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of coaching experience as an Assistant Coach, or a Head Coach.
- Seeking a coach who competed at the college level, club team level, professional level, or high school level.
Report to
Athletic Director or Administration
Terms of Employment
As per contract and board policies and regulations