West Valley School District

THIS POSITION IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: West Valley High School Athletic Director and Principal. Utilize strength & conditioning program to enhance performance of each athlete.. Provide input to Athletic Director for scheduling of non-league matches/tournaments.. Coaching Experience: Previous successful head basketball coaching experience in secondary school or community programs required.. The successful candidate will work to instill the highest desirable ideals of character and ensure that the welfare of each student/athlete is always held in the highest regard.

head girls basketball coach

WEST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH PRIMARY FUNCTION: To serve as the Head Coach of the West Valley Girl’s Basketball Program. THIS POSITION IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: West Valley High School Athletic Director and Principal Time And Responsibilities Date Activity Starts and Finishes (approximate): November - March (Winter Sports Season) Weeks per season/year: approx.17 Total number of days required with students: 71-85 Number of hours per week with students: 15-30 Number of students under your supervision: 36 Equipment Procurement: Yes Equipment Care, Maintenance and Inventory: Yes Duties Utilize strength & conditioning program to enhance performance of each athlete. Emphasize safety precautions, and be aware of the best training and injury procedures. Teach appropriate technique and skills Follow and abide by all WVSD and WIAA policies and procedures and assist in articulating and enforcing for the athletes Complete all required administrative tasks in a timely manner Properly care for all uniforms, equipment and facilities usage. Demonstrate knowledge of game preparation and contest strategy/adjustments Promote the program through media outlets and conduct an end of season celebration to recognize athletes Use appropriate strategies to motivate athletes both intrinsically and extrinsically Use verbal encouragement, past successes, and peer modeling to help ALL athletes believe in themselves inside and outside of sports Employ strategies to successfully create a team culture of excitement and enjoyment Create appropriate relationships with individuals and builds unity within the team Focus on process goals to obtain the desired outcome and performance goals Verbalize transformational purpose statement and demonstrate how it serves him/her in decision making process Verbalize highest core values and communicate how they are represented in purpose statement Coach can articulate who they are in and out of sports, in and beyond their role as a coach while helping athletes to do the same Use strategies to teach both moral character and performance character Demonstrate an understanding of when to prioritize the programs purpose over the programs performance and outcome goals Create an environment where every athlete knows their role and worth to the team’s cause and relationships Attend all coaches’ meetings, practice session, matches as scheduled. Provide input to Athletic Director for scheduling of non-league matches/tournaments. Evaluate the sub-varsity coaches and be a mentor to those coaches. Keep accurate statistics and disseminate to appropriate coaches/league/media sources. Teach and model the highest standards of conduct and sportsmanship during practices and contests. Develop a budget for basic equipment (ASB Budget) and for capital needs (Levy/General Budget). Promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct the program in harmony with the total school program. Be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and ensure that your athletes are aware of them as well. Maintain WIAA coaching standards Perform other duties as assigned by the principal. Minimum Qualifications Credentials: Washington State Teaching Credentials Required. Current First Aid/CPR card required, a good driving record that allows you to drive a school vehicle required. Education: 4-year degree required Playing Experience: Previous basketball playing experience at the high school level required, college level highly preferred. Coaching Experience: Previous successful head basketball coaching experience in secondary school or community programs required. PERSONAL QUALITIES Personal Qualities: The ability to work with student/athletes and their parents in a professional manner. The successful candidate will work to instill the highest desirable ideals of character and ensure that the welfare of each student/athlete is always held in the highest regard. The candidate should have the ability to be an independent, critical thinker as well as a team player. The ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the sport/activity is highly valued. Must be able to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities. SALARY Current salary - DOE. Additional stipend for post-season play.

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