Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

SapulpaPublic Schools is seeking a head varsity boys basketball coach withbasketballcoaching experience. This posistion may include the Assistant Atheltic Directors stipend depending on the candidate.

SUMMARY: The head varsitybasketballcoach works under the direct supervision of the athletic director the general supervision of the site principal and works closely with theOSSAA and athletic conferences. The coach is hired as the head ofboys basketballoperations and is expected to provide the necessary leadership to plan organize and be responsible for a comprehensive interscholasticbasketball program. Additionally this position will need to carry out the objectives of the total school athletic program including middle junior high and junior varsity programs. Varsity head coaches are expected to have previous successful varsity coaching experience and experience in playing the sport at the collegiate or high school level. The coach is expected to maintain effective communication with athletes school administration staff students parents and the community. The job may include either teaching duties and/or assistant athletic director responsibilities and/or junior high coordinator duties depending on the certification areas of the will coach and provide direction to studentathletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as appreciation for discipline sportsmanship and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all district and athletic department policies and procedures
2. Follows and maintains knowledge of all policies of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) and the NCAA.
3. Exhibits loyalty to the athletic department and school district
4. Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement
5. Assists in planning and setting up activitiespractices and/or games
6. Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner
7. Maintains a safe environment and facilities for studentathletes at all times
8. Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles
9. Travels with studentathletes on team transportation both to and from games/events
10. Ensures the medical and safety requirements are followed
11. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries
12. Professionally represents the school and the district in interactions with students parents community and staff at all times.
13. Follow all althletic department handbook and athletic directors directives
14. Follows and maintains knowledge of all district financial/booster club policies and procedures.
15. All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students

QUALIFICATION: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelors degree
2. Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate; preferred but not required
3. Certificates as determined by Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
4. Commercial drivers license (CDL); preferred but not required
5. Previous High School head coaching experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Computer literate excellent written and oral communication ability knowledge of rules regulations policies and laws applicable to education and special education knowledge in Oklahoma State Department of Education regulations related to curriculum and instruction. Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Demonstrating strong communication skills orally and in writing with faculty staff team members and administrators. Ability to work without supervision and work as a team player. Ability to document records accurately. Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students families and employees. Ability to listen effectively. Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations and when working with students exhibiting noncompliant behaviors.

Must maintain a high degree of professionalism through the following attributes and behaviors:

1. Empathy and positive regard for others in written verbal and nonverbal communications
2. Work effectively with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality respect for deadlines collaborative problem solving and honest communication
3. Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity courtesy and responsibility even in situations of stress or demanding workplace conditions
4. Maintain proficiency as needed by attending training reading jobrelated materials and meeting with others in the area of responsibility
5. Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach
6. Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety
7. Maintain a professional and orderly workplace

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret English language.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS: Current drivers license in good standing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There will be some physical exertion. The position requires mobility. While performing the duties of this position the employee will spend substantial time on their feet in an active setting. Additionally there will be a need to frequently sit communicate reach and manipulate objects tools or controls. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 30 pounds on an occasional dexterity and coordination are required less than 30 of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard mouse projector and similar machines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Activities associated with games practice and usual office working conditions. Travel evening and weekend hours will be necessary to attend events meetings and statewide events.