What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior High Basketball Coach position at TeachIowa?
- Coaches individual participants in a particular sport using appropriate coaching strategies and techniques that can be used to improve the athlete and the activity.
- Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students. Provides standards and procedures in writing to the students.
- Transmits to his/her athletes (and the entire student body) the understanding of sportsmanship, control, and dedication by example.
- Possesses professional skills and knowledge to provide leadership and cooperation in the areas of method, techniques, strategies, and instruction.
- Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
- Stays up to date with certifications and state qualifications.
- Works closely with the Activities Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
- Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
- Enforces performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the assigned sport.
- Arranges transportation as needed in a timely manner.
- Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, end of the year report and other paperwork as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Credentials as required by state law
Working familiarity and/or experience with specific sport
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.