7th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

Position: 7th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach
Location: Hastings Middle School
Reports To: Middle School Athletic Director

Job Summary: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in basketball

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High school certification and three years of head coaching experience preferred. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes is strongly preferred
Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of adolescent students. Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Must hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, First Aid or Sports Injury Prevention Training, CPR/AED, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay’s Law), and Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in basketball
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
• Ensures a certified coach is present at all basketball practices and games
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules
• Ensures proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms, and update inventories are adhered to
• Arranges game transportation for athletic participants in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
• Travels with student athletes for all events or assigns a School District-approved designee to travel with all other levels, on the team bus to and from games
• Follows OHSAA rules and regulations
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials, and resolves conflict in a professional manner
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff, and the media
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and/or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.