8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

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DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers communicators and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence and we are currently seeking an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach at DeKalb Middle School!

The positionis responsible for coaching 8th gradestudent athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivatesstudent-athletesto develop an appreciation of the sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players individually or in groups regarding the rules regulations equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the teams capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards ofstudent behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements aremet andencouragesstudent-athletesto maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athletes injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state regional and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior andmaintainappropriate conduct towards players officials and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media booster clubs service clubs and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care maintenance and requisitioning of equipment supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parents night banquets and award nights.
• Maintains eligibility forms emergency data insurance records equipment inventory and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.