Frontier School Corporation is searching for a Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 School Year. Preference will be given to a candidate that can fill the Language Arts/Social Studies teaching position, but all applicants will be considered.
The role of the head Varsity Basketball Coach is to be responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in basketball.
Specifically: Key Elements
1. Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of Frontier School Corporation and the IHSAA.
2. Plan, organize, and direct the The Frontier Basketball program.
3. Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
4. Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
5. Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the basketball program; inform Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
6. Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
7. Lead informational parent meetings and IHSAA Rules meetings at the beginning of each season.
8. Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
9. Work directly with school athletic trainer in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries.
10. Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.
Applicants for this position must have previous high school coaching experience. The applicants must possess a positive coaching philosophy, and excellent communication and organizational skills.