Position Type: Athletics/ActivitiesDate Posted: 2/28/2024Location: Allendale-Fairfax High SchoolDate Available: ImmediatelyClosing Date: Until FilledPosition Title: Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Department: Athletics Reports To: Principal/Athletic Director Terms: Athletic Stipend SUMMARY To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increase level of self-esteem. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coaches individuals in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
- Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
- Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
- Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
- Establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet/event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
- Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition and is consistent with in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
- Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up.
- Works Closely with the athletic director in scheduling contests.
- Inventories and accounts for all equipment, supplies and uniforms and makes recommendation for purchase.
- Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
- Informs the principal and athletic director of conditions and needs of the school/program.
- Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for all students' objectives and programs.
- Presents a positive image of the District at all times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS Requirements: Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate, if applicable Training or education programs required by the state of South Carolina and Allendale County Schools Trained in CPR Must possess leadership and communication skills Complete a background Knowledge: Knowledge in the development, planning, organization, implementation and management of instructional programs and practices designed to meet educational objectives and requirements. Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to the school. Skills/Effort: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school and district staff. Ability to instruct others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice, and/or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines. Ability to complete, process, and maintain required records, reports, and other information. Ability to develop and maintain effective communications with school and district employees, the school principal, and the general public. Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, etc. Working Conditions: School and outdoor environment with significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to school activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required. Responsibility: Assists in the supervision of students. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy. The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of this function, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s). Employee's Name (Print): Employee's Signature: Date: _______________ Updated February 2024