High School Freshman Girls Basketball Coach - Hammond Central HS

School City Of Hammond - Hammond, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hammond, IN

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About the position

The High School Freshman Girls Basketball Coach at Hammond Central HS is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the basketball program for freshman girls. This role emphasizes participation and sportsmanship over competition, aiming to foster physical development, leadership, and good citizenship among students. The coach will work closely with the athletic director and school administration to ensure compliance with regulations and to manage the logistics of the athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to the building principal and the school Director of Physical Education and Athletics.
• Establish objectives for the program and develop a plan for the implementation of these objectives.
• Develop the athletic program to emphasize participation and friendly competition, with a focus on physical development.
• Recognize athletic activities as integral to a well-balanced educational program and coordinate them with the normal school program.
• Provide vigorous activities that develop physical fitness and skills.
• Develop principles of leadership and good citizenship through sportsmanship.
• Foster self-expression, self-confidence, and self-discipline in students through sports.
• Be knowledgeable of rules, regulations, and policies set forth by relevant authorities.
• Prepare an athletic budget, select and hire officials, requisition equipment, and provide team transportation.
• Follow procedures for caring for injured athletes and ensure all participants have required physical examinations and certificates.
• Check player eligibility and maintain eligibility lists in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
• Develop public relations with parents and media personnel.
• Attend staff meetings and professional growth activities as approved by the principal.
• Cooperate with other athletic staff to establish rules for conduct and appearance.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of the sport being taught.
• Thorough understanding of participants physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• Skill in teaching the fundamentals of the sport.
• Desirable character and personality traits.
• High moral standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with pupils, parents, officials, staff, and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the sport.
• Availability to supervise activities beyond the school day.

Nice-to-haves

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Compensation determined by the School City of Hammond agreement.
• Annual performance evaluation.