Head Coach - Boys Basketball - Cedar High School
Job Description
Head Coach - Boys Basketball - Cedar High School (Job ID: 2393)
Location: Cedar High School
Date Posted: 3/11/2026
Closing Date: 03/25/2026
Position Type: Coach / Head Coach
OverviewWe want you on our team! Work in a place where you can feel valued for what you do and make a difference in the lives of student athletes in our community!
Cedar High School is seeking a Head Boys Basketball Coach. Head Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition; motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
Responsibilities- Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
- Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.
- Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Works with the School Athletics Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
- Ensures and monitors training and certification compliance, mandated by Utah High School Athletic Association (UHSAA), for all assigned assistant coaches and volunteers.
- Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
- Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
- Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
- Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
- Responsible for scheduling travel requests and also turning in a "Spend Plan" annually.
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Works with the School Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
- Participates in special activities to include banquets, award nights, and assemblies.
- Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
- Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
- Must have basic computer knowledge, be familiar with Google docs and check email frequently. Must be willing to learn and use all computer systems and software as needed.