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Head Coach- Boys Basketball

Young World Physical Education, Edinboro, PA, United States


Job Description
Position:

Head Coach – Boys Basketball (supplemental position)

Reports to:

Director of Athletics and Facilities Use

Location:

General McLane High School

Duration:

2026-2027 School Year

Functional Purpose
Working with assistant coaches, the Head Coach leads, trains, and motivates student athletes as members of the GMSD boys’ basketball team. The coach provides guided instruction in rules, techniques, and tactics to grow student athletes and enhances team performance.

Job Functions

Plan, organize, direct, and attend all practices and games.

Develop rapport with students and provide leadership; act as a model of good sportsmanship and apply fair, positive discipline.

Ensure general health and welfare of students and oversee student conduct.

Provide students with skills, tools, and knowledge to make healthy life choices on and off the court.

Build relationships with athletes, booster clubs, parents, faculty, and the community.

Manage and advise assistant coaches.

Maintain cooperation with the Principal/Athletic Director and other school personnel; communicate regularly with the Athletic Director about the program, including trips, tournaments, games, injuries, etc.

Develop system for accountability, upkeep, and protection of equipment, and inventory records; follow prescribed budget processes.

Complete paperwork, reports, and make recommendations for improvement.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Experience coaching or advising a specific activity.

Knowledge of rules, theory, strategy, and regulations related to the activity, including changes and developments.

Leadership and rapport-building with students; skill in organizing efficient practices and matches; verbal and written communication; student supervision; teaching good sportsmanship.

Additional Notes

Applicants must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

Compensation: GMEA‑contracted position; compensation based on the 2026-2027 GMEA contract.

Must complete and submit all six (6) required GMSD clearances and TB test before starting.

Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Statement
General McLane School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, services, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and/or any other applicable Pennsylvania or federal law.

Application Deadline
April 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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