Head Girls Basketball Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director Status: SeasonalABOUT FPDFirst Presbyterian Day School (FPD) is a 3K-12th grade Christ centered, college preparatory independent school located in Macon, Georgia which exists to educate and equip children to change the world for God's glory.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Varsity Head Coach is responsible for fulfilling the mission of FPD, "to educate and equip students to change the world for God's glory" on the athletic field by helping each student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. The following are expectations of the head coach in the stated sport.Administrative Duties:Responsible with Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization and administration of the sport under his/her directionServes in a leadership capacity to the student athletes and families in the program.Oversees the high school, JV, and middle school program in his/her sportAdheres to the policies of FPD employee's handbooks and GIAA guidelines for the sportMaintains competency in rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sportMust compete all State Association and FPD required courses; must ensure that all staff has done the same prior to the beginning of the seasonSchedules all games for teams in sports working to maximize home games, travel to a minimum, and limited early dismissalsWorks cooperatively with the FPD administration to ensure the athlete is a student first and fulfills their responsibilities in the classroomCommunicates with parents and student in a weekly emailPlans a pre-season parent meeting and a post season banquet, plans other team building activitiesCommunicates with officials and security to make sure that all are in place and will show up on given dates.Organize concession and other duties and assign those to families with the ADCommunicate early dismissals to AD so that teachers are notified of early dismissals in timely mannerResponsible for overseeing and maintaining sports budget and being a good steward of resourcesMaintains accurate statistics, records, and results of seasonsReports game results to the webmaster within 24 hours of each competitionEnsures coaches, roster, and schedules are correct on the website and reports any updates and changes to the webmasterWorks with athletic trainer to make sure all participants have all papers on file before they can practice or competeTurn in roster to Community Service director so that all players are eligible to competeFacility and Equipment Responsibilities:Reserves all facility and transportation requests through the school event booking system.Responsible for the distribution and return of all school related equipment and uniforms.Responsible for the equipment in the sport and maintaining a log of inventory.Ensures facilities are in proper shape and all equipment working appropriately; if not reports those concerns to the facility manager. Daily Coaching Responsibilities:To seek to have a Christ like attitude in response to all coaches, parents, athletes, and competitors, and fans;Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all timesEnsure no bullying, disrespect, or "hazing" occurs in his/her sportEnforce school polices according to handbook in his/her sportTo have a daily coaching plan that is organized taking into account: needs of team, games on schedules, coaches, and resources available.To have devotional time with players each week and to have daily prayer time in each sport.To communicate any changes to parents and players as soon as they are known that day; rain plans, game cancellations, etc.To oversee other coaches in sport:Make sure that they are being communicated with clearly for expectations and responsibilitiesTo make sure that they are positive role modelsTo make sure they are following all FPD handbook guidelinesReports injuries to athletic trainer and follows up with athletic trainer to ensure safety of all athletesProvides supervisions of all athletes until they have left the building.Ensures all facilities are locked in any area that has been used. RequirementsPlaying and/or coaching experience at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).State teacher certification preferred but not required.Must meet all rules and professional certifications as needed for the job.Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations, opponents, staff, parents, and students.Growing Christian with a credible profession of faith and involvement in an evangelical church.A growth mindset and commitment to lifetime learning.Commitment to a lifestyle above reproach in line with FPD's Statement of Christian Principles and Ministerial Role of Faculty.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The majority of work will be performed in a gymnasium or a large sports arena. A great deal of standing, walking back and forth, and running on the court is required.