Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting the Executive Director of Athletics, the Varsity Head Basketball Coach is responsible to promote the philosophy of Southside Christian School Athletics within the basketball program. This role offers full-time opportunities in both athletic administration and teaching physical education.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Make Jesus Christ central to the basketball program at SCS, and disciple student athletes to equip and inspire them to be followers of Christ.
• Uphold and support the SCS school mission, portrait of a graduate, core values, and athletic philosophy.
• Seek and build relationships with and connections to student athletes of all ages by encouraging participation in basketball.
• Connect and communicate with parents of the players appropriately using all means of communication (verbal, social media, email, etc.).
• Provide oversight for the overall program, establishing a fundamental plan of development at each level of play.
• Assist in the hiring process of the coaches within the basketball program.
• Maintain the facilities that the program uses to ensure cleanliness, proper use, and a proper attitude toward the facility by the student athletes and the coaches in the program.
• Know and ensure compliance with the policies in the SCS Athletic Handbook as well as the Parent and Student Handbook.
• Know and ensure compliance with all SCHSL Rules and Guidelines including start dates, out of season, and dead season.
• Complete the required SCHSL courses and requirements.
• In collaboration with the Strength Training Coach, ensure that student athletes receive appropriate strength training for the sport.
• Develop a year-round basketball program in compliance with SCHSL guidelines.
• Ensure proper supervision of athletes in the locker rooms until practice, or the game has ended and the student athletes have left.
• Collect, inventory, and secure uniforms and sport specific equipment.
• Ensure that team roster is submitted to the Athletic Office to determine SCHSL eligibility.
• Effectively manage the program budget and seek appropriate approval for purchases.
• Provide a performance evaluation to the assistant coaches in the program.
• Annually assess personal and program performance by completing a self-evaluation, and meeting with athletic administration.
• Represent SCS mission and program appropriately with the local press, media, and the public.
• Ensure that any gear provides maximum student safety.
• Seek professional development for coaches to pursue the craft of coaching by improving their knowledge of the game through clinics, literature, videos, and discussions with other coaches.
• Attend meetings as required by the Executive Director of Athletics.
  
  

Qualified Applicants

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
• Must be a person with proven spiritual, moral, and leadership qualities, and be capable of developing a strong rapport with fellow coaches and student athletes and the SCS community.
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, and training in coaching.
• Candidates must have a minimum of five years of previous basketball coaching experience at the high school level or higher.
• Must have strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Must have experience or knowledge of how to develop basketball programs at multiple school levels.
• Must have relationship with college coaches and experience with the college recruiting process.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Coaches must be able work in challenging conditions related to the sport.
• Coaches must be able to demonstrate techniques and skills of the sport.
• Coaches must be able to be physically active for extended periods, including standing, walking, and moving around the court.
• Coaches must be able to lift and carry equipment related to the sport.
• Coaches must be able to visually monitor athletes for their safety, which can require good eyesight and the ability to stand for long periods.