Head Freshman Basketball Coach~ Aloha High School

Description of Activity

Coaches are responsible for fulfilling the Administrative Responsibilities/Job Description, as outlined below as well as general and sport-specific rules, standards and regulations through OSAA.

The coach is expected to keep in regular contact and communication with the athletic director & Head Coach

(HC).

The coach is also responsible for the activity-specific assignments listed below and other duties assigned by the HC.

ASSIGNMENTS

Freshman Coach Attributes:

High ethical and professional standards

The presence and desire to be a role model for high school student athletes on and off the field

A commitment to the importance of academic excellence and achievement for all student-athletes in the program

Demonstrated ability to be a positive leader of the program and develop and instructor young athletes academically, physically and emotionally

A high tuned ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders with a variety of methods

Skill in organization, teaching, program development, time management, fundraising, and public relations

Seeks additional professional development opportunities

A thorough knowledge of the game of basketball skill development, training, and coaching techniques

Experience coaching basketball

General Head Freshman Coach Responsibilities:

Assist in managing all aspects of HS program (off-season workouts, tryouts, formations of teams, cuts, practice schedules, culture, calendaring and routines)

Work with the HC - establish program expectations, ensure safety of all student athletes, clarify roles and oversee assistance coaches and lower level programs

Provide regular communication with athletes/parents/families/staff, OSAA, League, AD’s office, etc.

Regularly track the academic progress of all student athletes in the program and facilitate necessary supports to ensure academic eligibility. Oversee and enforce an academic plan of assistance if required.

Cooperate with and support other school-sponsored sports and encourage athletes to participate in other programs

Develop and oversee a relationship with youth programs (assisting HC) to foster development in the overall program

Paperwork/training responsibilities:

NFHS certification (Fundamentals of Coaching)

First Aid/CPR Card

District fingerprint/criminal check

Vector Trainings

BSD Employment form

Completion for OSAA:

Concussion Test

Steroid Program

Heat Acclimatization/Heat Illness Prevention

Interrupting and Preventing Discriminatory Acts

Pre-season responsibilities:

Assist the HC with Pre-season meeting for student-athletes/guardians

Assist HC with summer skill development

Season responsibilities:

Length of season: November - February (into March if your team is considered for playoffs)

Assist HC with the following:

Facilitate fundraising for program

Conduct tryouts (at least 3 days)

Plan and execute consistent weekly practices

Scouting/game planning

Supervise student athletes at practice, games, bus

Ride the bus to/from away games

Clear communication with student athletes/families

Facilitate senior night

24 games (pre-season and season combined)

Number of postseason games dependent on eligibility for state playoffs

Postseason requirements/ working directly with teh HC:

Postseason review with AD

Postseason review of student feedback

Complete inventory of equipment, uniforms, etc. and communicate needs with AD

Facilitate post-season banquet

Distribute awards for the season