What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Girls Basketball Coach position at Lefors ISD?
Salary: Salary will be calculated based on experience and LISD pay scale
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage LISD boys athletic programs from the junior high school through the high school level and work with the girls coordinator to oversee the girls program as well.
Qualifications:
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to instruct students and supervise student-athletes
Excellent organizational communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of district, state, and UIL policies
Maintain appropriate records and documentation for students, staff, and programs
Experience:
Coaching experience/head coach experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional strategies:
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in the sports assigned.
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
Program Management:
Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities
Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Oversee compliance of the athletic programs
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
Schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements
Develop a process that is data informed to evaluate the district athletic program and make changes based on findings
Develop and provide a variety of student services and programs
Student Management:
Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
Instruct and advise students on NACC regulations
Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
Communication:
Establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, administration, teachers, and media
Administration:
Select equipment and instructional materials
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
Maintain a current inventory
Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing equipment
Provide athletes and coaches orientation, conditioning, and other trainings as required
Oversee the production of the athletic handbook and other publications. Coordinate the master athletic schedule
Provide campus administrative duties when needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Evaluate job performance of assistant coaches
Recruit, select, retain, and supervise all athletic department personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Teaching Assignments:
based on the current certifications
Working Conditions:
Lefors is a small 1-A six-man school. This position will be the head girls basketball coach. Teaching is open. Possibility of head track.
