SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT JOB

DESCRIPTIONPosition:

Head Girls Basketball Coach Location:

Broad Rock Middle SchoolReport to:

Athletic Director and PrincipalBroad Rock Middle School:

Broad Rock Middle School is a public middle school, dedicated to developing students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, technology users, and contributing members to a global workforce and society. Broad Rock Middle School is a Grade 6-7-8 comprehensive middle school serving over 600 students.

Position Summary:

The Head Coach is responsible for coaching the Boys Basketball program. The position also requires duties such as: Supervising athletes during practices and competitionInstructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities.

Formulate game strategy.

Maintain the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.

Model behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectatorsFollows established procedures in the event of an athletes injuryModels nondiscriminatory practices in all activitiesTraveling to and from away contestsParticipates in special activities to include parents night, banquets, award nights, etc.

Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improvecoaching performance.

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements:

1-3 years of Head Coaching Basketball experience at the Middle School or High School level preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.

Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.

Must possess the ability to assess players.

Candidates will be interviewed and the candidate who ranks highest in the interview process and meets the requirements of the position will be recommended for the positionCompletion of a successful interview.

Successfully complete the

RIIL-NFHS

sponsored Fundamentals of Coaching CourseSuccessfully complete a standard First Aid and CPR course. Successfully complete the NFHS Concussion Course. (renewed annually)Successfully complete the Rhode Island State Component. (renewed annually)Successfully complete the online course NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest. (renewed annually)Successfully complete a Background check. Successfully complete any additional courses assigned by the

RIIL/RIPCOA.

New coaching hires must complete all courses within six (6) months of date of hire.

The Head Middle School Basketball Coach is required to abide by the

RIIL/RIPCOA

rules and abide by and assist in implementing and enforcing all policies of the South Kingstown School District and the Athletic Administration. Physical Requirements include (but are not limited to): Use hands and fingersReach in all directionsSeeHear and understand speech at normal levelsCommunicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversationCommunicate using telephone or other communication equipmentWork Position (Percentage of Time): Standing 55Walking35Sitting10Body Movement (Frequency): Lifting (up to 30 lbs.)FrequentPulling/pushing loadsFrequentBending/StoopingFrequentKneeling/SquattingFrequentReaching overheadFrequentClimbing/descending stairs

Frequent Compensation:

All coaches shall be paid as established in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the National Education Association South Kingstown. The Head Middle School Basketball Coach position stipend will be $2,723.00.The South Kingstown School Committee is dedicated to creating an inclusive community that promotes and values diversity in its hiring and strives for its employee workforce to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective.