Basketball Coach

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JOB DESCRIPTION

VARSITY HEAD COACH

General Summary:

The Varsity Head Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high

level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased

level of self-esteem. The Varsity Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Administrative Responsibilities

1. Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization,

administration and philosophy of the sport under his/her direction.

2. Serves in a leadership capacity to the community program.

3. Oversees the high school program in his/her sport.

4. Adheres to the FHSAA Coaches Guidebook Acts as a positive role model

on and off the court/field/site, etc.

5. Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement

in the sport involved.

6. Maintains competency in FHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques

and general information about all aspects of the sport.

7. Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled.

8. Works closely with the Athletic Director to schedule facility use.

9. Secures the Athletic Director’s approval before scheduling non-school facilities

for off-campus activities.

10. Works with the coaches and/or Athletic Director to plan transportation and

appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy

and guidelines.

B. Supervisory Duties

1. Evaluates all assistant, subvarsity and volunteer coaches in his/her sport.

2. Assigns duties to coaching staff.

C. Record Keeping Responsibilities

1. Maintains an accurate and current team & program roster and submits copies to the

Athletic Office.

2. Works closely with the Athletic Director and bookkeeper in the financing of his/her

sport by preparing and submitting an annual budget; follows school board policies

regarding setting funding criteria and handling financial transactions and sets

parameters and supervises fundraising efforts for all teams under his/her direction.

3. Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school

and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport.

4. Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.

5. Arranges for the presentation of team awards through the Athletic Office.

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

1. Enforces all rules of the FHSAA related to his/her sport.

2. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and

oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

3. Ensures that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport.

4. Establishes performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition in

his/her sport.

5. Checks with Athletic trainer and athletic director on individual athlete’s eligibility.

E. Injury/Safety

1. Cooperates with the Athletic Director to verify that no participant is issued equipment

or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination card has been completed

and his/her insurance coverage is in effect.

2. Oversees the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is

conducted at all times that students are present.

3. Enforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health

and safety.

4. Reports injuries to the athletic trainer through personal communication, as well as

completing and submitting incident reports to the athletic trainer and Athletic Office.

5. Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a

serious nature. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete

receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged

nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before

the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities.

6. Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.

7. Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been

used.

F. Team Activities

1. Plans all practice sessions and competitions, and supervises out-of-season

conditioning program.

2. Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating

language and behaviors.

3. Plans and executes special events such as Senior/Parent Night, team meals,

awards banquet, other special recognition, etc.

G. Other duties

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

H. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred or Required

1. Effective oral and written communication skills.

2. Demonstrate success in area of application.

3. Knowledge of sport

HR/job descriptions/coach/VARSITY HEAD COACH.doc/10/26/04

*Revised 11/10/16

The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability in any of its programs, services or activities. Pinellas County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be screened by position, required documents, and or specific needs of the job. Meeting minimal qualifications will not guarantee an interview. Pinellas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer OEO/ Veterans Preference