About this role
Narragansett High School
Head Boys Basketball Coach
1. Position Information
- Position Title: Head Boys Basketball Coach
- Department: Athletics
- Reports To: Athletic Director and Building Principal
- Position Type: Seasonal coaching position
- Work Schedule: Afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the basketball season
- 2. Job Purpose
The Head Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the high school boys’ basketball program in accordance with Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) rules and regulations, Rhode Island law and school district policies. The coach will develop student-athletes' basketball skills, promote academic achievement and good sportsmanship, ensure appropriate supervision and safety, and foster an environment that emphasizes teamwork, discipline, accountability, respect and personal growth.
- 3. Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must
- Previous high school basketball coaching experience.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, strategies and coaching methods.
- Possess the ability to teach, motivate, supervise and communicate effectively with high school student-athletes.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, organization and conflict-resolution skills.
- Complete all RIIL coaching requirements.
- Satisfy applicable school or district employment screening and background-check requirements.
- Demonstrate a commitment to student safety, academics, sportsmanship and positive character development.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience developing individual players and managing a competitive basketball program.
- Experience supervising assistant coaches.
- Knowledge of basketball scouting, video analysis and performance evaluation.
- 4. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Coaching and Program Administration
- Develop and implement a comprehensive basketball program consistent with school and district athletic goals.
- Plan and conduct organized practices, skill-development sessions, team meetings and game preparations.
- Teach basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, conditioning and game management.
- Evaluate players and make decisions regarding team selection, positions, playing time and competition strategy.
- Prepare for games through scouting, film review and performance analysis.
- Coordinate team schedules, uniforms, equipment, facilities, transportation and other program needs with the athletic director.
- Maintain accurate records of rosters, attendance, statistics, eligibility and program activities.
- Supervise assistant coaches and collaborate with other levels of the basketball program, as applicable.
B. Student-Athlete Development
- Promote academics, attendance, responsible behavior and compliance with school eligibility requirements.
- Establish and consistently enforce reasonable expectations for effort, conduct, attendance, and team participation.
- Develop leadership, discipline, resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship among student-athletes.
- Communicate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families when appropriate to support student success.
- Foster an inclusive environment that prohibits bullying, hazing, harassment, discrimination, and abusive conduct.
- Serve as a positive role model and represent the school professionally.
C. Rhode Island Interscholastic League Compliance
- Comply with applicable RIIL Rules and Regulations, basketball-specific requirements and school athletic department policies.
- Ensure student-athletes satisfy applicable academic, enrollment, age, transfer, and other eligibility requirements, as determined under current RIIL rules.
- Follow RIIL rules governing practice dates, competition, scheduling, postseason participation and sportsmanship.
- Attend required RIIL coaches' meetings and complete applicable coaching requirements.
- Promote appropriate conduct by players, assistant coaches, and team personnel before, during, and after competitions.
- Report eligibility concerns, rule violations, disciplinary matters, and other significant issues to the athletic director or school administration.
The official RIIL rules include provisions addressing eligibility, sportsmanship, coaching requirements, and interscholastic competition. See the RIIL Rules and Regulations.
D. Student Safety and Health
- Maintain a safe environment during all practices, games, team meetings and other assigned activities.
- Complete required RIIL Coaching Certification qualifications.
- Recognize possible injuries and promptly refer student-athletes to appropriate medical personnel.
- Immediately remove any student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury from practice or competition.
- Ensure that a student-athlete removed for a suspected concussion does not return to play until evaluated by a licensed physician and receives the required written medical clearance.
- Follow emergency action plans, injury-reporting procedures, return-to-play requirements and school emergency protocols.
- Ensure required participation forms, assumption-of-risk documentation, and concussion acknowledgments are completed and maintained as applicable.
These responsibilities reflect Rhode Island's concussion law, R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-91-3, and applicable educator certification regulations. See the Rhode Island Concussion and Head Injury Law and Rhode Island Regulations Governing the Certification of Educators .
E. Communication and Professional Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with the athletic director, principal, student-athletes, parents/guardians, assistant coaches and school personnel.
- Conduct preseason meetings to explain program expectations, schedules, team rules and safety requirements.
- Address concerns professionally and follow established school procedures for resolving disputes.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and protect confidential student information.
- Attend required athletic department meetings and professional development activities.
- Assist with approved basketball clinics, fundraising activities and community outreach.
- Submit required reports and complete end-of-season program evaluations.
5. Supervision and Accountability
- Reports directly to the Athletic Director and is accountable to the Building Principal and school administration for program operations, student supervision, compliance and professional conduct.
- Responsible for ensuring that assistant coaches and other assigned personnel understand and follow applicable school policies, RIIL requirements and student-safety procedures.
- 6. Performance Evaluation
The Athletic Director or designated administrator will evaluate the coach based on:
- Quality of coaching, instruction and player development.
- Compliance with RIIL rules, state requirements and school policies.
- Student-athlete safety and appropriate supervision.
- Academic engagement, attendance, eligibility and student conduct.
- Team sportsmanship, discipline and overall culture.
- Communication with students, families and school personnel.
- Organization, recordkeeping, equipment management and program administration.
- Progress toward established program goals and competitive objectives.
- Win-loss records may be considered but should not be the sole measure of performance.
7. Employment Conditions
- Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable school district requirements, completing required certifications and training, satisfying background-check requirements, and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and athletic policies.
- This position description may be revised by the school district to meet operational needs or changes in applicable requirements.
The Administration and School Committee reserve the right to appoint the best qualified applicants and to consider additional applications beyond the closing date. The Narragansett School System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
- RI Coaching Certificate
- Must have current First Aid and CPR Cards & AED Training
- Experience in the desired position preferred