REAL Journey Academies·Highland, California
The Head Coach will lead, mentor, and develop student-athletes by planning practices, conditioning sessions, and game strategies. They are responsible for fostering a positive team culture while ensuring compliance with school policies and CIF regulations.
Plan, organize, and conduct regular team practices, conditioning sessions, and games. Develop and implement effective basketball strategies, including offensive and defensive game plans, to enhance team performance. Teach and reinforce basketball-specific skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defensive techniques. Focus on player development by assessing skills, providing constructive feedback, and creating individual improvement plans. Monitor and maintain players' physical fitness levels, including strength and conditioning programs tailored to basketball. Emphasize player safety and injury prevention, particularly with regard to preventing common basketball injuries such as ankle sprains, knee injuries, and muscle strains. Foster a positive team culture that promotes mutual respect, discipline, and sportsmanship. Provide mentorship and guidance to student-athletes, focusing on their academic, athletic, and personal development. Coordinate and communicate with assistant coaches, athletic trainers, and school administration. Maintain accurate records of team statistics, individual performance, and other relevant data. Organize and oversee team activities, including travel arrangements, equipment management, and fundraising efforts. Communicate effectively with parents, school staff, and the community regarding team activities, schedules, and achievements. Adhere to all school district policies and procedures as well as state athletic regulations. Ensure compliance with all CIF Southern Section (CIF SS) rules and policies. Minimum Requirements: Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, preferably as a head or assistant basketball coach. Strong knowledge of basketball, including rules, strategies, techniques, and conditioning. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, and school staff. Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive team environment. CPR and First Aid certification (preferred). Valid coaching certification or willingness to obtain one prior to the start of the season (as required by the state or school district). Physical demands: Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects Ability to physically demonstrate and participate in sport-specific drills and activities. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as necessary for practices, games, and events. Compensation & Benefits: Compensation may vary from year to year based on the number of programs and student participation levels. Number of junior varsity and varsity programs; as well as the number of students attending the school. As such, the compensation can vary from year-to-year. Qualifications
Candidates must have previous high school or collegiate coaching experience and a strong knowledge of basketball rules and techniques. Possession of CPR and First Aid certification is preferred, along with the ability to obtain necessary coaching certifications.
Market context
Girls varsity basketball head coach roles in California typically emphasize prior high school or collegiate coaching experience, knowledge of rules and techniques, and required certifications. Candidates may be more competitive with current CPR and First Aid credentials and demonstrated program leadership; review the original posting carefully and prepare examples of coaching results. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time.
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