TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be hired as a teacher of record in the Elbert County -School System.  These qualifications are posted separately. 
2. Preferred Experience: Min of 3-5 years prior coaching experience (Head or lead assistant) and/or collegiate player experience.
3. Willing and able to coach a secondary sport.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively with students, including those with disabilities. Knowledge of First 

Aid and CPR.  Ability to follow directions and work as a team.  Deep understanding of basketball 

principles, strategy, and coaching plans.

JOB GOAL:

To coach players using successful team approaches and sport specific guidelines to a successful 

season.  Build a basketball feeder program by communicating with middle school and recreation 

department personnel to support the High School program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage staff and conduct/monitor practice plans and game tactics for the JV/Varsity teams.
• Provide leadership including assisting/teaching middle school coaches in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill necessary for successful performance.
• Create/join a summer league to play games and attend a team camp throughout the summer along with a 4-1 skill development program. 
• Attend/direct practices daily with a practice plan
• Provide Student-Athletes with college visits/game/practice observations
• Be a role model for student-athletes and work with the local recreation department by Initiating recreation relations, and be visible/active with the youth.
• Full bus CDL license preferred
• Commit to providing an environment of highly competitive sportsmanship and promoting individual confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills.
• Study, evaluate and implement basketball strategy and utilize proper equipment.
• Help with fund-raising and continuing development of positive public relations with alumni and the community.
• Inform student-athletes, administration  and families of academic progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical work site
• Meets the certification requirement of the school system.
• Constant or consistent ability to supervise and manage students. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work:  Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

All employees are required to submit to a criminal record check.  The Elbert County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  The Elbert County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description / Feb 2025