6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Basketball Coach (Part-Time, Seasonal) – 6th Grade Boys
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time/Seasonal
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
Purpose
The 6th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach teaches fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship to young athletes. This part-time role focuses on developing players' abilities on the court while promoting a positive environment, academic discipline, and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
Player Development & Team Management
- Develop a strategic plan with the Athletic Director for year-round player development, future scholarship tracking, and a winning program.
- Coordinate scheduling for games, practices, bus trips, and equipment purchasing with the Activities Director.
- Evaluate assistant coaches at the end of the season.
- Enforce student participation in mandatory team fundraising efforts.
- Distribute the Student Athletic Handbook and ensure all player forms are signed and filed.
Operations & Financial Admin
- Submit the completed team roster at least two (2) weeks before the first game.
- Collect player activity fees and turn them in to Ms. Jackson.
- Manage, track, and maintain all issued equipment and uniforms, submitting a final inventory at the end of the season.
- Contact the building principal at least one (1) week in advance if games or practices conflict with teaching time or staff meetings.
Safety, Compliance & Rules
- Follow and enforce all athletic office and school principal policies.
- Comply with the University Academy academic grade check policy every three (3) weeks.
- Complete mandatory online concussion training.
- Immediately report any game or practice injuries to the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer and complete incident reports.
State Association (MSHSAA) & Tech Requirements
- Log into the MSHSAA website to input game scores and rate game officials.
- Complete the required MSHSAA Online Rules Review.
- Write a paragraph-form game summary and stat breakdown for the Athletic Director immediately after each game for school media/TVs.
Other Duties
Complete any other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.