A girls'' middle school basketball head coach in Tennessee is responsible for leading a program to develop student athletes'' skills, sportsmanship, and academic success.

The role is governed by the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA), a division of the TSSAA.

Core Responsibilities

Skill & Strategy Development: Design and lead daily practices focused on basketball fundamentals (dribbling, shooting, passing) and team strategies.

Team Management: Conduct fair tryouts, assess player skills, assign team positions, and oversee assistant or volunteer coaches.

Game-Day Operations: Manage home and away game logistics, determine in-game strategies, and ensure the safety of all student-athletes until they are picked up by guardianspliance & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student eligibility, physical exams, medical forms, and equipment/uniform inventories.

Student Mentorship: Monitor the academic performance and classroom behavior of team members to ensure they meet school and TMSAA eligibility standards.

Skilled Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with the Principal, Athletic Director, parents, and local media.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:



Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; many districts prefer or require a Bachelor''s degree for faculty positions.TSSAA Coaching Categories: Coaches must fall into one of the following official categories: Full-Time Certified Teacher: Licensed Tennessee educator.

Retired Educator: Five or more years of teaching experience with a valid license.

Non-Faculty Coach: An individual approved by the local board of education.

Classified Employee: A non-licensed school employee working at least 30 hours per week.

Certifications:NFHS Training: Non-faculty and classified coaches must complete the NFHS ''Fundamentals of Coaching'' and ''First Aid, Health, and Safety for Coaches'' courses.CPR/AED/First Aid: Valid certification is mandatory.

Annual Rules Meetings: Completion of the TSSAA mandatory rules meeting for basketball.

Clearances: Must pass a TBI/FBI criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Key Skills

Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of TMSAA basketball regulations, including middle school-specific rules like the 25-point continuous clock.

Youth Development: Ability to motivate and discipline adolescent athletes while fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.

Physical Stamina: Capability to perform active coaching duties, including lifting equipment up to 50 lbs and frequent movement on the court.

📌 Girls'' Basketball Head Coach - Clairfield Elementary School (Welland)
🏢 Claiborne County Schools
📍 Welland