To: All Teaching and Administrative Personnel
Brockton Public Schools
From: Kathleen Moran
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
RE: arsity Head Basketball Coach - Men at Brockton High School
Job Summary:
The head basketball coach is responsible for various aspects of the Basketball Program, such as recruiting within the school and school district, training, and coaching team members. The head coach is also responsible for working with other members of the basketball staff. The head coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations set by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) as well as the rules and regulations set by the Brockton Public Schools.
Job Specifications:
In order to be successful in this job, the applicant must be able to successfully perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
- Assist in distributing and collecting ALL uniforms at the start and end of the season.
- Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance of equipment and uniforms. Provide the Assistant Director of Athletics with a yearly inventory of all equipment and uniforms.
- 3 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level.
- 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, opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the basketball program.
- Hold informational meetings for middle school players and their parents to encourage them to participate in the basketball program at Brockton High School.
- Ensure all basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the basketball program and provide unity within the Brockton youth and middle school basketball programs.
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
- Assess players' skills and assign team positions.
- Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
- Identify student athletes who want to play collegiately and register those students to attend SAT prep classes at BHS throughout the school year. The classes are free to attend.
- Assist student athletes with college recruitment.
- Attend coaching clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
- Help distribute and collect all basketball equipment at the beginning and end of the season.
- Ensure that all game uniforms are collected, cleaned, inventoried and re-distributed on a weekly basis.
- Provide a yearly inventory of all equipment and uniforms.
- Monitor academic progress of all team members.
Additional Knowledge/Skills/Attributes
- Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
- The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
- The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
- The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.
Upon hire, the candidate must complete the MIAA/NFHS Concussion Course and a First Aid and Safety Course (If not already certified.) It will be the responsibility of the coach to keep certifications current while continuing in the role.