Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same 

time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially 

acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of 

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills 

through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a sports program. 

2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport or has the ability to connect with middle school students.

3. The coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through 

his/her instructions and actions. 

GENERAL:
1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s 

image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable 

responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is 

taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good 

mental health. 

 2. The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury 

factor and due process predicaments. 

 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to 

function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach 

shall exercise common sense and good judgment. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the ROCORI

Schools’ Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the 

sports program. 

2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and 

interprets them for staff. 

3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through 

proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance. 

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs 

conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program. 

2. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according 

to local clinic policy. 

3. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season’s end, analyzes staff 

effectiveness and evaluates all assistants. 

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: 

1. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament 

and special sport events. 

2. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to 

scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes 

the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. 

2. Gives constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct. 

3. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and 

safeguards for each participant. 

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT: 

1. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the 

next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. 

Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations. 

2. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. 

Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and 

current records concerning same. 

3. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS: 

1. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings. 

2. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports 

program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in 

any other feasible manner. 

Any questions can contact the Director of Activities Mitch Door at dorrm@rocori.k12.mn.us