2025- 2026 Position Available

Position:  Head Girls' Basketball Coach

Location:                      Sand Springs Public Schools

                                    Clyde Boyd Middle School

                                    305 W. 35th Street

                                    Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063

                                    918-246-1535

                                    Sandites.org

Reports to:     Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, Principal

Sand Springs Schools is accepting applications for HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH for the 2025-2026 season. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, running all aspects of a comprehensive 7-12 PROGRAM, including Practice and event day management & coaching, staffing, media and public relations, fiscal management of the program budget, and other responsibilities assigned by the Athletic Director. 

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use a computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

• Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instruction in a high school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop their basketball skills. 
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate superior
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology as appropriate
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the school, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the school in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Performs any other duties as requested by the administration
• Interruptions are expected to occur often
• Has full responsibility for the overall supervision of the basketball program, including Junior Varsity and Middle School
• Is in charge of assignments and duties of assistant coaches working in the basketball program
• Is responsible for the general upkeep and protection of equipment under their jurisdiction
• Is directly responsible for a complete inventory of the equipment used for the basketball program, to be made at the end of each season
• Is responsible for submitting a "want list" to be used in drafting a budget for the basketball program, to be done at the end of the season
• Is responsible for keeping records as requested by the Athletic Director
• Is responsible for organizing daily practice periods for basketball, keeping within confines of the time specified by the Principal, Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, and District Policy; and is to keep proper authorities informed of practice schedules during holiday periods 
• The coach should be present at all practices
• Has primary responsibility for striving to build good sportsmanship and developing good public relations in the school and the community
• Is responsible for knowing the rules concerning basketball in the Oklahoma State Activities Association handbook and abiding by them at all times
• Is responsible for seeing that each athlete turning out for the sport has had a physical examination and has adequate insurance coverage as specified by the State Association and local policy
• These forms, when completed, should be given to the Athletic Director for filing.
• Is responsible for the general health and welfare of the athletes in the sport and always gives appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated
• Is responsible for the actions and conduct of the team whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction
• Is responsible for seeing that the members of the team are dressed appropriately for trips to other schools
• Is responsible for clearing with the Principal the departure time for trips that involve loss of school time and for seeing that the faculty is given adequate and appropriate notice
• Is responsible for seeing that all participants have transportation home when returning from road trips in the late evening hours
• Makes recommendations for letter awards and is responsible for clarification of the award policy to athletes
• The administrator shall take appropriate action to ensure that the basketball gym, showers, and locker rooms are clean and safe for student use. The administrator shall also supervise the gym at all times for misuse and help control its abuse.
• Is responsible for seeing that the basketball gym is made ready for all contests (the score clock and P.A. system should be put out, and the floor clean)
• Check the area before leaving at night for lights and locked doors
• Is responsible for explaining all school district policies and high school policies to all members of the team
• Is responsible for seeing that the team members enforce all rules and regulations of the school
• Should work in harmony with the Principal and the Athletic Director at all times
• Attend OSSAA Rules Meetings and OCA Regional Meetings
• Any additional duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director

BASKETBALL HEAD COACH PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has full responsibility for the overall supervision of the basketball program, including Junior Varsity and Middle School.

• Is in charge of the assignments and duties of assistant coaches in the basketball program.

• Is responsible for the general upkeep and equipment protection under their jurisdiction.

• Is directly responsible for a complete inventory of the equipment used for the basketball program, to be made at the end of each season.

• Is responsible for submitting a "want list" to be used in drafting a budget for the basketball program, which will be done at the end of the season.

• Is responsible for keeping records as requested by the Athletic Director.

• Is responsible for organizing daily basketball practice periods within the time specified by the Principal and keeping proper authorities informed of practice schedules during holiday periods. The coach should be present at all practices. If the coach cannot be present, practice should not be scheduled.

• Has primary responsibility for building good sportsmanship and developing good public relations in the school and the community.

• Attend OSSAA Rules Meetings and OCA Regional Meetings.

• Any additional duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director.

PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is responsible for knowing the rules concerning basketball in the Oklahoma State Activities Association handbook and always abiding by them.

• Is responsible for seeing that each athlete turning out for the sport has had a physical examination and has adequate insurance coverage as specified by the State Association and local policy. These forms, when completed, should be given to the Athletic Director for filing.

• Is responsible for the general health and welfare of the athletes in the sport and always gives appropriate attention to injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated athletes.

• Is responsible for the actions and conduct of the team whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction.

• Is responsible for seeing the team members dress appropriately for trips to other schools.

• Is responsible for clearing with the Principal the departure time for trips that involve loss of school time and for seeing that the faculty is given adequate and appropriate notice.

• Is responsible for seeing all participants have transportation home when returning from road trips in the late evening hours.

• Makes recommendations for letter awards and is responsible for clarification of the award policy to athletes.

• The administrator shall take appropriate action to ensure that the basketball gym, showers, and locker rooms are clean and safe for student use. The administrator shall always supervise the gym for misuse and help control its abuse.

• Is responsible for seeing that the basketball gym is ready for all contests (the score clock and P.A. system should be put out, and the floor should be clean). Check the area before leaving at night for lights and locked doors.

• Is responsible for explaining all school district and high school policies to all team members.

• Responsible for ensuring that the team members enforce all school rules and regulations. Should work in harmony with the Principal and the Athletic Director at all times.

• Attend OSSAA Rules Meetings and OCA Regional Meetings.

• CPR Certification (every two years) • Obtain a Commercial Driver's License

• Any additional duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director.

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitively use fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; and demonstrate lessons to students.

Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 25 pounds, ability to administer CPR

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The working conditions and physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Sand Springs Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change job duties. This document is for communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied employment contract. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.