Head Sophomore Boys Basketball Coach at Linn-Mar Community School District

• Provide leadership and instruction to participants in the skills necessary for achievement in specific sport.
• Organize, develop and implement the sport program including game preparation and practice schedules.
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facilities or area in which the sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee consequences for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretations; meet procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Establish performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition in the specific sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for participation for competition.
• Select and supervise assigned coaching staff in cooperation with administration.
• Adhere to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
• Work closely with Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Analyze game statistics and tactical data of opponents and prepare game plans accordingly.
• Research, study, evaluate and implement innovations/best practices in the sport's strategy and equipment.
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Maintain necessary attendance forms, insurance records, participant handbook, and similar paperwork.
• Responsible for and account for all equipment.
• Develop a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
• Maintain and report, as directed, accurate statistics, record and results of the season.
• Recruit student athletes.
• Coordinate/supervise recognition and motivational programs for student athletes.
• Assist eligible student athletes in obtaining athletic scholarships, if relevant.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Standards:

1.  Professional development (Takes responsibility for own development and learning.  Encourages and develops practices for continuous improvements in coaching processes and systems.  Continually learns from personal experience; actively seeks opportunities for learning and self-development; requests feedback and welcomes advice when it is offered.)

2.  Leadership / Vision (Principled; Provides Leadership and displays integrity. Establishes and achieves goals while keeping in mind the best interests of those involved (staff, students, public).  Influences others to strive toward program goals and objectives; provides environment for self-motivation and teamwork.  Demonstrates strict personal honesty.)

3.  Motivation / Self-Management (Strives to achieve.  Perseveres.  Demonstrates adaptability.  Commits self and others to accomplish challenging objectives.    Recovers quickly when progress is stalled by obstacles or adversity.)

4.  Problem Solving / Independent Judgment (Effectively analyzes and solves problems.  Makes high quality decisions in a timely manner.   Self-reliant capacities to perceive, discern, or make reasonable decisions.  Willing and able to exercise sound judgment.  Breaks down complex problems into component parts and develops solutions in a logical/scientific systematic way.  Develops, analyzes, selects, implements and evaluates optimum courses of action.  Takes responsible actions and is accountable.)

5.  Teamwork / Collaboration (Works well on a team.  Demonstrates commitment to shared team goals. Builds relationships.  Collaborates and cooperates in order to achieve group objectives.  Listens, responds, and expresses disagreement constructively.    Encourages all team members to contribute their ideas and skills.  Shares own expertise with others. Fosters alliances with others as valuable resources; seeks and understands other people's viewpoints.)

6.  Professional / Conflict Resolution (Positive approach.  Recognizes, mediates and resolves conflicting people, priorities and resources.  Displays professional and positive manner with students, families, coaching staff, volunteers, co-workers and administration.  Ensures that conflicts are resolved in a professional manner and recognizes when to request additional resources to help resolve the situation.)

7.  Communication (Communicates effectively both verbally and in written forms.  Communicates up, down and across the organization and maintains constructive working relationships. Listens to others.  Speaks clearly and concisely; expresses thoughts and ideas easily in groups and in one to one conversations.  Conveys information (written/verbal) and ideas accurately and clearly.  Provides input/feedback in a timely, direct and candid manner.  Shows interest in what others have to say; listens well in a group to enhance understanding and quality of participation.) 

8.  Quality (Projects a genuine concern for quality. Work is accurate, thorough and well organized.  Uses time wisely.  Encourages and develops practices for continuous improvement in coaching processes and systems; demonstrates and fosters creativity and technical excellence. )           

9.  Initiative / Dependability (Identifies what needs to be done. Takes action prior to being asked or before the situation requires it.  Does more than what is normally required in coaching situations.  Resourceful and follows direction.)

10.  Establishing Focus (Ability to develop and communicate goals in support of District vision / mission.  Acts to align coaching program goals with the strategic direction of the district.  Ensures students, coaching staff and volunteers  understand and identify with the District vision/mission. Regularly communicates how coaching staff and volunteer performance relates to the District vision/mission.)

11.  Empowering Others (Ability to convey confidence in students', coaching staff and volunteers' ability to be successful and develop a sense of ownership in performance and projects. Encourages team to set their own goals consistent with the District vision/mission and objectives.)    

12.  Managing Change (Demonstrates support for organizational changes. Implements or supports change management activities.  Exhibits flexibility in changing environments and situations.  Takes the lead in setting new coaching directions, policies and procedures.  Helps students, coaching staff and volunteers develop a clear understanding of what they will need to do differently to facilitate change.  Assists groups or teams through problem-solving and creative-thinking processes to lead to the development and implementation of new approaches, systems, structures and methods.)

13.  Performance Management (Ensures students, coaching staff and volunteers are productive and have clear goals and expectations.  Works with students, coaching staff and volunteers to set specific and measurable performance standards.  Regularly reviews and provides performance feedback regarding student, coaching staff and volunteer progress and performance through both formal and informal methods.  Recognizes and rewards students, coaching staff and volunteers for their achievements.  Identifies and promptly addresses morale issues.)

14.  Developing others (Recognizes and develops skills of students, coaching staff and volunteers.    Teaches, coaches and counsels individuals towards personal goals and development.  Appropriately assigns responsibilities based on student and employee capabilities.)

15.  Safety (Leads by example that safety is important. Provides applicable safety training and techniques and discusses job hazards with students, coaching staff and volunteers.  Adheres to safety policies and procedures.  Takes an active role in accident investigations. Appropriately motivates and disciplines students, coaching staff and volunteers regarding safety practices.)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise students, assigned assistants and volunteers of the specific sport program.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

B.A. degree with a major or minor in physical education or equivalent hours and courses in coaching theory is preferred.

Valid Iowa teaching license preferred.

Experience in physical education, coaching, first-aid, CPR and sports medicine preferred.

Licensure or Certification:

Iowa Department of Education coaching endorsement issued pursuant to Chapter 260 Code of Iowa or Iowa Department of Education Coaching Authorization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, employees of the district, or the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory of appropriate procedures related to evaluation, documentation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Must possess leadership and organizational abilities.  Must have skills to work cooperatively with staff and school administration. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands:   (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand.  Occasionally the employee will sit or run.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk; squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward or backward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.  Specific vision requirements include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. The employee is frequently required to hear conversation in a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from.  The employee must be able to communicate to the team/assistants in order to give directions.

Work Environment:   (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers.  The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.  Hours will be both daytime and evening.  The noise level in the environment is moderate to high.