Head Coach- Boys Basketball

Position:

Head Coach - Boys Basketball (supplemental position) Reports to:

Director of Athletics and Facilities Use Location:

General McLane High School Duration:

2026-2027

School Year Functional Purpose:

Working with assistant coaches, the Head Coach - Basketball leads, trains, and motivates student athletes as members of the GMSD boys' basketball team. The basketball coach is responsible for guided instruction in the area of rules, techniques, and tactics to grow student athletes, providing guidance to help the team enhance performance.

Job Functions:

Plans, organizes, directs, and attends all practices and games Develops a sound rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair, positive, and consistent manner according to prescribed procedures; responsible for general health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of student athletes; provides students with the skills, tools and knowledge to make healthy life choices on and off the court. Develops sound relationships with athletes, booster clubs, parents, faculty, and community Manages and advises assistant coaches Maintains cooperation with the Principal/Athletic Director and other school personnel; maintains consistent communication with the Athletic Director by keeping AD informed regarding the overall program, including trips, tournaments, games, injuries, etc. Develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment, and record of inventory. Also follows the process prescribed as it concerns program budget. Completes appropriate paperwork, reports, and makes recommendations for improvement.

Preferred knowledge/skills/abilities:

Experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in a particular activity. Knowledge of rules, theory, strategy, and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rules changes and new developments. Skill at providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well organized and efficient practices and matches; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students and school areas; and teaching good sportsmanship Additional notes: Depending on the activity, applicants must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day

Compensation:

This is a GMEA-contracted position and compensation is based on the 2026-2027 GMEA contract and amount listed. Must complete and submit all six (6) required GMSD clearances and TB test before starting. The position above will remain posted for a minimum of seven days. Candidates must submit a complete application through the district's online hiring portal. Please direct questions to Jenise LaRocca at jeniselarocca@generalmclane.org. Circumstances related to the need to fill this position are subject to change. In circumstances where job candidate finalists demonstrate similar job performance potential, Veterans' Preference will apply if applicable. Hiring for any district position is subject to Board of Education approval. The Board reserves the right not to fill any posted position. General McLane School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, services, activities or employment practices, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Age of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and/or any other applicable Pennsylvania or federal law. For information regarding civil rights; how to request special accommodations; grievance procedures; or the responsible official for compliance

Posted:

04/16/26

Expires:

04/26/26