Head Coach-Girls Varsity Basketball

Head Coach - Girls VarsityBasketball

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art historic architecture thriving downtown cultural district and abundant public parks including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the citys international character Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public Schools Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community our families our students and our partners we commit to fulfilling the intellectual physical and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive advance and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three years successful experience as a coach of basketball in college or high school OR at least five years of successful experience as an assistant basketball coach in college or high school (preferred).
• Evidence of having participated in varsity basketball programs in high school college or any other higher level of education.
• CPR and First Aid instructor experience desired.
• Knowledge of care use and selection of equipment.
• Successful completion of MIAA coachs course.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor academic climate of all players; check grades and credits regarding eligibility and quarterly progress during the school year.
• Maintain discipline among teammates.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Coaches established by the Lynn School Committee.
• Work closely with guidance department regarding colleges that are of interest to team members. Establish relationships with college coaches and preparatory school representatives.
• Responsible for organizational matters for the program such as maintaining close communications with the Director community involvement with boosters or varsity clubs for example meeting with parents and alumni etc.
• Evaluate assistant coaches on a seasonal basis and report findings to the Athletic Director.
• Recommend selection of assistant coaches to the Athletic Director for final confirmtion by the Superintendent based on a posting screening interviewing and selection process.
• Attend clinics conferences and other meetings on a state and league level. Participate in the Greater Boston League.
• Stay informed about changes in rules and regulations in MIAA and GBL.
• Complete periodic inventory of all useable equipment. Prepare annual budget report for equipment supplies etc.
• Administer injury claim forms and follow up on progress of all injured players.
• Confer with the Athletic Director on schedules for non-league games and pre-season scrimmages.
• Responsible for school facilities including locker rooms and field houses. Check all areas (game facilities) after everyone has left premises.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Athletic Director

BENEFITS:TheCity of Lynnoffers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO Altus Dental High/Low and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website:City of Lynnfor more details.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical including a drug test National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

AllMUSTbe completedPRIORto the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies or in its programs and activities on the basis of sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status familial status pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions) parental leave race* color national origin creed/religion ethnicity ancestry age genetic information active military/veteran status mental or physical disability special need proficiency in the English language or academic achievement homelessness public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by any federal state or local laws or regulations including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and M.G.L. Ch.76:5 M.G.L. Ch.151 if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools whether or not specified shall include traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.

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