8th grade Girl's basketball Coach- Hawthorne Middle School

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REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Principal\

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JOB GOAL: To provide student athletes the opportunity to develop an

appreciation for the value of competition, discipline, hard work, and

sportsmanship while serving as a member of a team where all are working

toward a common goal.\

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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:\

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I. Maintain Professional Relationships\

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1. Develop a plan to maintain positive relations with student-athletes

and build high number of student-athletes who participate in the program

each year.\

2. Cooperate with the administration and keep them well-informed about

all aspects of the program, particularly potential concerns.\

3. Build a strong coaching staff that has defined responsibilities,

works well together, and supports each other.\

4. Promote the total athletic program by supporting other coaches and

their programs.\

5. Maintain excellent relationships with the staff, booster club,

parents, cheerleaders, music department, media, and the public\

6. Strive to fit in well at school and help school achieve its goals in

the areas.\

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II. Demonstrate Professional Competencies\

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1. Put together a successful all-around sports program that is based on

a solid philosophy and is consistently competitive at the regional and

state level.\

2. Teach and demonstrate knowledge of the skills of the sport, including

offensive skills, defensive skills, and overall game strategy.\

3. Demonstrate the ability to develop the student-athletes and team as a

whole by preparing athletes physically and emotionally.\

4. Demonstrate the ability to maintain discipline and control of

athletes while teaching fundamental concepts of sportsmanship,

citizenship, and fair play.\

5. Consistently demonstrate the ability to motivate student-athletes to

do their best.\

6. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to maintain a smooth

operating program.\

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III. Accomplish Management Duties\

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1. Provide proper supervision for student-athletes at all times when

they are participating in the program.\

2. Take steps to prevent, care for, and report injuries, working closely

with the trainer.\

3. Become knowledgeable of and adhere to all IHSAA, district, school,

and athletic department policies.\

4. Provide a program to ensure proper use and care of equipment and

uniforms, including an inventory record that is kept up to date.\

5. Skillfully manage the sports budget, following proper procedures for

requesting funds, purchasing, and fund-raising.\

6. Work closely with the activities director and activities secretary to

stay on top of scheduling, busing, fund-raising, student eligibility,

facility use, IHSAA reports, etc. Letters of application stating

qualifications for specific position