2024-25 Boys Basketball 9B Coach

Minnetonka Public Schools - Minnetonka, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minnetonka, MN

Educational Services

About the position

The 2024-25 Boys Basketball 9B Coach at Minnetonka Public Schools is responsible for overseeing the basketball team, ensuring adherence to school policies and state regulations, and fostering a positive environment for student-athletes. The role includes planning practices, coordinating schedules, and managing team logistics while promoting sportsmanship and discipline among players.

Responsibilities

• Plan, accompany and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
• Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of coaching an athletic team.
• Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Work with Director of Activities on specific budget requests and spending as well as fundraising as needed.
• Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs with the Pagel Center Staff.
• Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Student Activities Office, Activities Coordinator or other coaches.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establish and manage activity penalties for breaches of such standards by individual students.
• Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnetonka Public School Policies as they pertain to the respective sport.
• Follow athletic department policy in ordering equipment, uniforms and supplies for the sport involved; turn in a complete inventory of all equipment at the conclusion of the season.
• Assist the Student Activities Office to maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. student physicals, parental consents, attendance forms, insurance records, activity/athletic code forms, etc.).
• Assist the Student Activities Office to prepare a roster of all team members to include numbers, grade level and positions.
• Responsible to verify through the MHS Activities Office that all participants are eligible.
• Report and document with an injury report form for all student major injuries immediately to the trainer, and to the Director of Activities.
• Participate in coaches meeting, PLC's, and pre and post season meetings with the Director of Activities.
• Develop and implement a transformational purpose statement.
• Develop and implement an emergency action plan as directed by the Minnesota State High School League.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with high schoolers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
• Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
• Possess a coaching license or complete a MSHSL alternative program.

Benefits

• Compensation in accordance with Schedule B of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.