Longview Independent School District hiring Girls Head Basketball Coach in Longview, Texas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Primary PurposeOrganize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive program for basketball that is designed to meet the needs and interest of the district and community

QualificationsMinimum Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsem*nts for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge And SkillsGeneral knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Specific knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills

Strong problem solving skills

Minimum ExperienceMinimum two years experience as a head coach and teacher

Major Responsibilities And DutiesInstruction

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve theabilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes

Program Management

• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
• Work with Director of Athletics to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings

Student Management

• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

Administration

• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment
• Coordinate basketball program for 7th grade through 12th grade, three (3) middle schools; Freshman, JV and Varsity teams
• Provide training and guidelines for coaching staff and the entire program

Other

• Submit all needed requests made by the Director of Athletics
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants

Equipment UsedCopier, personal computer and appropriate software, typewriter, printer, calculator, fax machine and audio-visual equipment

Working ConditionsMental Demands:

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data

Physical Demands/Environmental FactorsFrequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; frequent district-wide travel; frequent state-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; must be able to frequently to occasionally lift 25 to 50 pounds; outdoor exposure to sun and heat