Job Description

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Pending Employment

Criminal Background Check

Drug Test

The Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach will lead the basketball program by teaching fundamental skills, fostering sportsmanship, and ensuring the safety of student-athletes. Key duties include running daily practices, coaching competitive games, monitoring players' academic eligibility, managing equipment, and maintaining clear communication with parents and school administration.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Coaching & Player Development

• Skill Instruction: Teach fundamental basketball techniques, offensive/defensive strategies, and rules appropriate for middle school athletes.
• Practice Planning: Organize and run daily practices focused on physical conditioning, teamwork, and individual player growth.
• Game Management: Determine game strategies based on team capabilities and provide active coaching during scheduled games and tournaments.
• Character Building: Foster a positive, inclusive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership.

Program Administration

• Tryouts & Rosters: Conduct fair tryouts, select team members, and finalize rosters in accordance with athletic department policies.
• Equipment & Facilities: Oversee the proper care, inventory, and security of uniforms, basketballs, and practice facilities.
• Scheduling: Assist the Athletic Director with coordinating practice times, game schedules, and transportation for away games.
• Compliance: Adhere to all league rules, state athletic association guidelines (if applicable), and local school board policies.

Student Supervision & Safety

• Athlete Monitoring: Oversee student-athletes at all times during practices, games, locker room usage, and team travel.
• Academics & Behavior: Monitor the academic performance, attendance, and general conduct of athletes to ensure they remain eligible to play.
• Safety Protocols: Implement emergency action plans, manage injury reporting, and guarantee first aid/CPR certifications are up to date.

Communication & Public Relations

• Parent Relations: Hold preseason meetings with parents to communicate expectations, game schedules, and team policies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain professional correspondence with players, the Athletic Director, school faculty, and the community.
• Media & Stats: Report game scores, highlights, and team statistics to local media or athletic websites as required.

Qualifications

Valid CPR/First Aid certification, concussion training, and State (WVSSAC)/district-mandated coaching certifications.

Previous experience coaching or playing, ideally at the middle school or high school level.

Terms of Employment

Extracurricular Contract for the 2026-2027 School Year

Compensation

Established by the Clay County Board of Education coaching salary schedule.

The Clay County School System is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are offered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, and retaliation.