Middle School Head Basketball Coach - THOMAS JEFFERSON CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Positions available for both Boys and Girls Middle School Basketball teams

Job Title: Middle School Head Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director                  Terms of Employment: Part-time / Sports Season

Job Description:

Under general direction of the athletic director plans, implements and directs the athletic program at in compliance with appropriate  rules and regulations as outlined by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, state, local, and conference requirements

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for team management duties including coaching, training, and any other support activities that are necessary for student athletes to enjoy successful academic and sports careers;

• Works within budget set with the athletic director for the team in which he/she is the head coach.  

• Schedules, in cooperation with athletic staff, game and officials;

• Works with support organizations on fundraising activities for the athletic programs;

• Establishes and evaluates goals for the athletic team program;

• Develops and oversees an annual orientation program for athletes and parents;

• Develops and disseminates team schedules for the team’s events;

• Ensures ongoing academic and disciplinary eligibility of athletes;

• Supervises all assistant coaches and athletes, including volunteers, and reports issues to principal;

• Coordinates all team travel 

• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students,

• supervisors or other employees;

• May be asked to assist with other coaching responsibilities as needed;

Minimum Education, Skills and Abilities:

High School degree or equivalent; previous basketball coaching experience gained in youth or rec leagues, middle school or high school. Ability to communicate effectively with players, parents and school administration.

Work Environment: Operates in a variety of conditions including office, gymnasium, training rooms and outdoors.

Special Requirements:

Availability to work evenings and weekends; Ability to travel to practices and with team for away games; CDL for bus is preferred, but not required. Physical ability to train and coach athletic teams;

Must pass a background check.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.