MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position: Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Position Summary: To implement and maintain an athletic program that will foster competition, good sportsmanship, and community pride and to achieve maximum results in all areas of VHSL athletic competition.

Job Type: Coaching

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions: 

1. Design and implement successful strategies and methodologies appropriate for the teaching/ coaching assignments

2. Communicate with the administrative staff about the status of the school’s athletic/ basketball program.

3. Maintain high visibility within the school and community, and develop a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, and the community

4. Project a positive image and serve as an appropriate role model for the entire school community

5. Promote and maintain a professional and positive working relationship with the feeder middle schools

6. Promote activities an implement strategy that promote vertical alignment with the feeder middle schools

7. Communicate high expectations and goals for the total athletic program to students, faculty, parents, community, and booster club members

8. Plan, organize, and coordinate supervision at all athletic events at the campus level

9. Complete and submit required VHSL reports on a timely basis

10.Maintain accurate supply inventory, equipment records, and budget for the assigned program

11.Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

? Ability to demonstrate communication skills - written and verbal

? Ability to demonstrate public relation skills

? Demonstrate ability to attract athletes to the Basketball program

? Knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations and the demonstrated ability to function within those rules and regulations

? Ability to articulate the role of athletics in an educational setting

? Demonstrate ability to establish discipline and implement high moral value to student athletes

? Display a management and leadership style compatible with the position

? Demonstrate an organized, creative, and imaginative role in the position of a Head Basketball coach

? Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement an effective staff development program for the coaching staff

Special Requirements: 

Valid VA Drivers License 

Education and Experience: 

Coaching experience preferred

Knowledge of the game of basketball

Physical Requirements: 

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervision Exercised: Athletic Director