Head Coach (Major Sport) jobs in Meridian, MS

Head Coach (Major Sport) oversees all activities of a major athletic team. Plans and directs training of student athletes, and assesses individuals' abilities and skill level to determine appropriate team position. Being a Head Coach (Major Sport) analyzing opposition team performance and capabilities and determines game strategy. Assists players in reaching highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Additionally, Head Coach (Major Sport) must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in the related area. Typically reports to a institutional officer. Head Coach (Major Sport) is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Head Coach (Major Sport) typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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High School Girls Head Basketball Coach
  • Okolona Separate School District
  • Okolona, MS FULL_TIME

  • Head High School Girls Basketball Coach Job Description 

     
    About Okolona High School: 
    Okolona High School is a public high school, dedicated to developing students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, technology users, and contributing members to a global workforce and society. Okolona High School is a grade 9-12 comprehensive high school serving the community of Okolona, Mississippi. 
     
    Job Summary:
    The Head Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for various aspects of the Girls Basketball Program, such as recruiting within the school, scheduling opponents (in conjunction with the Athletic Director), training, and coaching team members. The Head Girls Basketball Coach is required to abide by MSHSAA rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Okolona Municipal Separate School District Board of Directors and the Athletic Administration at Okolona. Job Specifications: In order to be successful in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. 
     
    Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):  
    Must possess a valid Mississippi educator’s license
    2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).  
    Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.  
    Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.  
    Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MSHSAA), opponents, staff, parents, and students.
    Must possess knowledge of how to operate Dragonfly.
    Must possess or be actively willing to obtain a Passenger/Bus Commercial Drivers License.
     
    Essential Responsibilities:  
    Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.  
    Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in girls basketball.  
    Coordinate the development, promotion and recruitment for the Girls Basketball Program; this includes involvement with the middle school program.  
    Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the varsity girls basketball program.  
    Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.  
    Ensure all girls basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the girls basketball program and provide unity within the youth community programs. 
    Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.  
    Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.  
    Hold a preseason meeting with all student athletes and parents before the first official game.
    Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.  
    Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities. 
    Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
    Transport players to and from sporting events.  
    Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property. 
    Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.  
    Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.  
    Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.  
    Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.  
    Maintain records to ensure compliance with all pertinent MSHSAA regulations, including eligibility forms, transfer forms, and grade reports, and ensure that regulations are followed. 
    Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices. 
    Assist student athletes with college recruitment.  
    Assist with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.  
    Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.  
    Participate in special activities to include senior night, banquets, award nights and pep assemblies.  
    Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding athletic performance of their student.  
    Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.  
    Represent the Okolona Municipal Separate School District and the Girls Basketball program in a professional manner.  
    Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.  
    Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. 
    Be actively involved with all district youth programs, including in-house and travel basketball.
    Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator. 
     
    Additional Knowledge/Skills/Attributes: 
     
    Knowledge:  
    Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. 
    Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.  
    Knowledge of NFHS rules.  
    Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes. 
     
    Skills:  
    The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written words.  
    Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.  
    The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.  
    The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.  
    The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively. 
    Must Have CDL.
     
     
    Attributes:
    The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.  
    The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation. 
     
    Supervision Exercised: Assistant Coaches, Girls Basketball staff 
     
    Supervision Received: Principal /Athletic Director 
     
    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Okolona Municipal Separate School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
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Head Custodian
  • Meridian Public School District
  • Meridian, MS OTHER
  • Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/CustodianDate Posted: 3/1/2024Location: Crestwood Elementary School
  • 18 Days Ago
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Head Teller
  • The First Bank
  • ABERDEEN, MS OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: ABERDEEN 45 BRANCH - ABERDEEN, MS Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionJob Summary: Oversees teller duties as well as perform teller duties. Essential Duties and Responsibili...
  • 1 Month Ago
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HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
  • Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians dba Choctaw...
  • Choctaw, MS FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Responsible for managing all golf related activities including golf shop, outside services and clubhouse opening & closing. Will work in conjunction with the restaurant, clubhouse and ground...
  • 3 Days Ago
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HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
  • Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians dba Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise dba Pearl River Resort
  • Choctaw, MS FULL_TIME
  • Overview Responsible for managing all golf related activities including golf shop, outside services and clubhouse opening & closing. Will work in conjunction with the restaurant, clubhouse and grounds...
  • 4 Days Ago
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Area Coach
  • #PizzaHut41049
  • WEST POINT, MS FULL_TIME
  • FullTime Area Coach Vacancy working for #PizzaHut41049 at WEST POINT MS
  • 14 Days Ago
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LPN - Family Medical Clinic
  • Ochsner Health
  • Meridian, MS
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Agency Sales Coordinator
  • Combined, a Chubb Company
  • Meridian, MS
  • The Agency Coordinator (AC) is primarily responsible for prospecting new customers independently and meeting with curren...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Registered Dietitian for Assisted Living Communities
  • Crandall Corporate Dietitians
  • Meridian, MS
  • Registered Dietitian Assisted Living Communities Do you enjoy working with residents in senior living communities? Then ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Local Coordinator for Student Exchange Program
  • Greenheart Exchange
  • Meridian, MS
  • Job Description Job Description By becoming a Greenheart Exchange Local Coordinator, you have the opportunity to change ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer
  • Integrated Power Services
  • Meridian, MS
  • Description Who We Are: Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power manage...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Meridian Delivery Driver
  • Hiring Now!
  • Meridian, MS
  • ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Customer Service Representative
  • Spade Recruiting
  • Meridian, MS
  • Position summary Altig Orlovic (AO) is a leading insurance and supplemental benefits provider. The company provides its ...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician - Day Shift Emergency Medicine
  • Ochsner Health
  • Meridian, MS
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian is the sixth largest city in the state of Mississippi, United States. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Along major highways, the city is 93 mi (150 km) east of Jackson, Mississippi; 154 mi (248 km) southwest of Birmingham, Alabama; 202 mi (325 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana; and 231 mi (372 km) southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1860, at the junction of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Southern Railway of Mississippi, Meridian built an economy based on the railways and go...
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Income Estimation for Head Coach (Major Sport) jobs
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Head Coach (Major Sport) in Provo, UT
Have an owner finally exhibit the vision and fortitude and originality and, yes, guts, to hire a female head coach.
December 10, 2019
Head Coach (Major Sport) in Charlotte, NC
Of the four major league professional sports and 123 head coaching spots in which no females exist, the NBA seems more open to the concept than any, which makes sense given the number of women who play basketball at all levels across the world.
January 25, 2020
Head Coach (Major Sport) in Oklahoma City, OK
But things haven’t reached the point of a woman as head coach, a move that would certainly take executives of a team thinking outside the 3-point line and not about making the safe hire, a common practice for those worried most about keeping and saving their jobs.
December 13, 2019