VHS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

Brief description of the position

Certificated/Classified/Non-Certificated. Under the supervision of the Principal with

direction from the Athletic Director, serve as the coach of the varsity sport and assume

responsibility for the total program at all levels for the sport. Report to the principal

through the Athletic Director.

Major Duties and responsibilities

o Assume the responsibility to run a comprehensive varsity sports program.

o Assume fiscal responsibility. Maintain and organize all fundraising for the

sports program; follow ASB accounting procedures for all deposits and

expenditures for sports program; provide status of account at all times.

o Provide direction for all levels of the sport in order to maintain continuity of

the program.

o Direct all assistant coaches assigned in the program.

o Communicate with the Athletic Director on day-to-day activities; i.e. practice

schedules, game schedules, bus transportation, discipline, and injuries.

o Communicate with teaching peers in order to monitor progress of studentathletes

and to intervene with academic progress when so requested by a

Teacher.

o Organize practice sessions that involve all student-athletes, make wise use of

time, and minimize exposure to injury.

o Organize game day activities so student-athletes are prepared to assume

Classroom responsibilities while preparing for athletic competition.

o Organize, with assistance from the Athletic Director, game activities in order

to provide for smooth transition from game to game.

o Provide and enforce rules and regulations of student-athlete expectations that

parallel school rules.

o Establish a clear and consistent means of communication to explain situations

to student-athletes and parents on such matters as playing time, consequences

for violation of rules, grounds to earn letters, and dismissal from a team.

Qualifications

o Knowledge of the technical and strategic aspects for the sport

o Experience as a high school level coach (appropriate sport)

o Must meet first aid and CPR certification

o Demonstrated ability with financial matters such as team records, receipts, and

other basic operations related to team finance.

o Ability to communicate with high school students, parents, peers,

administrators, community and the media

o Demonstrate knowledge of CIF and National Federation regulations that

govern the sport.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications