Girls Basketball Head Coach - Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

This position will pay a stipend of $8,000 and is for the fall/winter of 2026 season.

Example Duties and Activities

Achieves academic and holistic outcomes for student-athletes

• Number of student-athletes with 90% academic engagement.

• Number of student-athletes who earn 5+ credits per semester.

• Number of student-athletes eligible for graduation who graduate on time.

• Number of student-athlete graduates who enroll in college, enlist in the military, or are employed at the time of graduation.

Develops students holistically

• Conducts effective study tables and tracks check-ins with students who are at risk of becoming ineligible.

• Provides students with exposure, advice, and mentoring to promote post-secondary planning.

• Models sportsmanship, respect, emotional regulation, and professionalism in communication and holds players accountable for the same behaviors.

• Builds a culture where players: work hard, strive for quality, react to feedback positively, demonstrate motivation to improve; are attentive when the coach speaks; and strive as a group to make each other better (peer-to-peer accountability).

• Uses Puma Points to acknowledge small wins across student-athletes and reinforces Puma Promise school values.

Develops students and team athletically

• Trains knowledge of sports rules, skills, and strategies.

• Uses best practices to teach students including modeling, checking for understanding, and providing feedback.

• Applies coaching actions strategically, including time outs, substitutions, and clock management.

• Develops highlight reels for students who are pursuing college athletics.

Ensures compliance with all state and local laws and policies

• Completes all required trainings.

• Submits rosters.

• Monitors student-athlete transfers and eligibility.

• Holds student-athletes accountable with disciplinary action.

• Communicates with students, families, and the school.

• Arrives on time and is present for all practices and contests.

• Supervises student-athletes. Ensures student-athlete health and safety.

• Uses and secures the facility.

• Maintains supply and uniform inventory.

• Oversees student travel.

• Provides financial oversight.

• Follows Goodwill media and marketing policies.

Supports the Athletic Department

• Celebrates students by sharing nominations for athletes of the week (using Puma Promise) and nominating students for athletic awards.

• Fundraises for the Athletic Department.

• Volunteers at contests to support the Athletic Department.

Required Competencies

• Degree and Credential Requirements - High school diploma or GED.

• Coaching (Sports) - Demonstrates abilities in providing timely guidance and effective feedback to motivate others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task, solve a problem, or prepare for any sporting hobby, career, event. Models concepts of motivational interviewing, coaching, and reflective practice in a specific sporting area.

• Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.

• Building Collaborative Relationships - Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships at all levels with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Is able to receive as well as provide feedback to improve performance or processes.

• Technical Knowledge - Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office.

• Planning and Prioritization - Manages competing demands by effectively organizing issues by relevance considering operational objectives and customer service excellence. Excellent time management, planning, scheduling, and coordination skills. Is able to work in a highly structured environment and quickly adapts to changes in priorities or deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude. Effectively navigates complex situations to ensure that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.

• Student Engagement - Takes a strengths-based, student-centered approach to developing relationships at all levels while establishing appropriate boundaries. Adept at delivering feedback that is constructive and unbiased. Creates and maintains a safe environment for open discussions.

• Conflict Resolution - Anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner in order to achieve results.

• Strong Work Ethic - Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, has a drive to succeed at any task, produces consistent and high-quality work, is organized and timely, and is able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Competencies

• Certification - Current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or the willingness and eligibility to obtain an emergency teaching license.

• Industry Standards - Displays a working knowledge of the IHSAA bylaws

Other Requirements

• Background Screening - All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check. Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and qualify under the district's insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Charter High School

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is a free public school offering a high school education to students in grades 9-12. Indianapolis Met is a best-fit school for students experiencing circumstances that may present a barrier to education. Our school places an emphasis on ensuring students enroll in college or enter into a career that offers a living wage post-graduation.

Indianapolis Met is designed to serve students who are experiencing circumstances that may become barriers to their education.

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