Middle School Boys Basketball Coach @ Limestone Middle School

Boys Basketball Coach -

Limestone Middle School ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reports To: Athletic Director/Principal. SUMMARY: The coach is responsible for training students to be part of the team. Specifically, the coach will lead practices, prepare students for team competitions/meets, and supervise said competitions/meets. In addition, the coach is responsible for setting up for home competions/meets and securing volunteers to help at these events. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written skills.

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the sport.

• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.

• Demonstrate the ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.

• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.

• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

DUTIES

• Plans activities/events for students after school that meet the needs of the students.

• Report rosters for competitions and stays abreast of related news and rules throughout the year.

• Abreast of new rules and regulations for the sport.

• Punctual and present for all events/practices including bus rides.

• Organizes and communicates desired supply order to the Athletic Director each winter.

• Communicates with schools on scheduled competitions.

• Supervises students during practices, events and competitions and until all students have left the facilities.

• Positively motivate, communicate, and interact with student participants.

• Positively communicate and interact with parents, officials, and others.

• Promotes and publicizes the team by utilizing the district and school communication forums.

• Maintains a variety of documents including records for both practices and competitions.

• Works with park district, if applicable, to request room space for meetings or competitions.

• Makes appropriate travel arrangements and communicates with families regarding competitions or other events in a timely manner.

• Plans activities to meet the needs, skills, and interests of students involved.

• Use appropriate channels to resolve concerns, conflicts, and issues.

• Conduct practice and competitions with a high level of sportsmanship and ethics. Profanity is not to be used by coaches or students.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.