Coach - Lay (HS Head Boys Basketball)

High School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Location - Santa Fe South High School

Reports to - Site Athletic Director, District Athletic Director

Position Summary - Santa Fe South Charter School District is the largest brick and mortar charter district in the state of Oklahoma.The district includes two high schools, Santa Fe South (5A) and Pathways Middle College (3A). This position is responsible for development, leadership, and supervision of an OSSAA high school program and providing guidance to the middle school program(s) to support the development of a consistent line of progression for SFS students.

This is a part-time position that may be renewed annually. Teaching and support positions are available within the district, but employment in this position does not guarantee a full-time role within the district.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities -

• Follow rules and regulations outlined in the SFS Employee Handbook
• Clear understanding of OSSAA and NFHS rules and agreement to abide by them
• Completion of all mandatory training required by OSSAA, NFHS, and SFS Schools
• Supervision of student-athletes and assistant coaches
• Planning of practices, scheduling, and travel
• Regular weekly communication with parents and players
• Notify Site AD and District AD if any issues arise
• Be early for all practices, games, and events
• Maintain all sports equipment and facilities, report issues as they arise
• Dress professionally and appropriately
• Direct, support, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes and assistant coaches
• Engage with alumni and community members to grow attendance
• Nominate and recognize student-athletes for academic and athletic awards whenever possible
• Provide recommendations for sport needs/purchases to Site AD/District AD
• Inventory and track all equipment distribution, use, storage, and recovery
• Notify Site AD/District AD of student-athletes interested in post-high school sport participation
• Follow school and athletic branding guidelines (Site AD/District AD approval required before ordering)
• Acquire PO and approval before purchasing
• Conduct pre-season parent meeting
• Continually review and confirm Rank One status
• Maintain rosters in Rank One
• Ensure student-athletes maintain academic eligibility
• Email teachers 72 hours prior to absence w/ accurate travel roster

Qualifications

Experience playing or coaching sport required

Bachelor's degree preferred

3+ years experience as a high school head coach preferred (for high school head coaching positions)