The Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach will provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership to student-athletes, helping them excel in a competitive atmosphere that enhances their total education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. Maintaining academic eligibility is a top priority.

The Head Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading a comprehensive interscholastic basketball program, aligning with the objectives of the school's athletic program.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all levels of the basketball program.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant and lower-level coaches.
• Develop and implement an organizational structure reporting to the Athletic Director.
• Assist in selecting athletic staff and volunteers.
• Verify participant registration and eligibility with the athletic secretary.
• Develop game and practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and program budgets with the Athletic Director.
• Plan and conduct practice sessions and competition strategies ensuring student health and physical well-being.
• Coordinate pre-season parent meetings to review eligibility, conduct codes, team rules, injury prevention, and risks.
• Manage and coordinate practice and competition schedules year-round.
• Submit equipment, supplies, and uniform requests to the Athletic Director.
• Maintain responsibility for inventory, selection, and care of equipment.
• Foster effective communication and cooperation with athletes, administration, staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, and local youth programs.
• Work effectively with student-athletes of varying abilities and backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Model and instill values of sportsmanship and fair play.
• Monitor students' athletic and academic eligibility; inform about NCAA registration and requirements.
• Encourage athletes to use NCAA tracking systems and prepare for college.
• Ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and implement safe and effective daily practices and events.
• Apply and enforce discipline in accordance with U-46 Athletic and Student Codes of Conduct.
• Build and sustain a competitive program supported by staff and the community.
• Collaborate on fundraising activities and maintain accurate records of funds.
• Provide game results to media, maintain season statistics, and report to the Athletic Director.
• Establish positive relationships with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
• Attend Freshman Orientation, incoming 8th Grade Night, and related activities.
• Submit an annual end-of-season program evaluation with improvement recommendations.
• Engage in personal professional development activities.
• Perform other duties/events as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Education:

• Proper certification with the American Sport Education Program and/or Valid Illinois Teaching certificate.
• Pass IHSA required tests and view videos.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Head Varsity Coaching experience or equivalent professional coaching/player level preferred.
• Ability to handle and react professionally to stressful situations.
• Demonstrated positive conduct and adherence to disciplinary guidelines in previous coaching positions.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theories, strategies, and techniques for high school athletes.
• Proven record of emphasizing sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for long periods; may involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Perceiving sound, near and far vision, depth perception, oral communication, manual dexterity to operate sports-related equipment, and handling various materials/objects.
• Work in varied temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
• Lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Terms of Employment:

• Determined by IHSA approved athletic calendar and school district policy.
• Sport Season: Per IHSA Calendar.
• Student opportunities may be adjusted to environmental restrictions. Positions and stipends will reflect these changes.
• For ETA coaches: Position can be renewed without reapplying if satisfactory status is maintained.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: One-year position, must reapply each year.