James O. Jackson, Jr. *** Holly Brook Drive
Men’s Basketball Coach Montgomery, Alabama 36109
Top-performing Basketball coach seeks position that will enable me to use my exceptional coaching skills, ability to work well with people, plan and organize sporting events and clinics to ensure successful outcomes of tournaments and competitive tours. I have 28 years plus of coaching and teaching experience and a winning championship record at the state level with Alabama High School Athletic Association, 6A Boys Basketball. Health● Physical Fitness● Sportsmanship● Team Participation● Responsibility● Socialization SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
Excellent basketball playing and coaching experience
Holds strong leadership qualities, sportsmanship and managerial skills
Outstanding coordination, administration, and communication skills
In-depth knowledge of the sport and expertise in imparting it
Skilled in handling travel, accommodations, and itineraries
Ability to assess and evaluate individual player's and team's performance WORK EXPERIENCE:
George Washington Carver High School, Montgomery, Alabama Health Teacher/Head Basketball Coach, Aug 2000 - Present Responsible for instructing students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations; establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students; assigning and grading class work and homework; preparing, administering, and grading tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress; as head basketball coach: responsible for knowing rules and guidelines set by the athletic associations; managing team budget for each fiscal year; identifying various team fundraising ideas and community involvement activities; assessing students and recruiting them for building a team, supervising assistant coaches on staff; coordinating all practice and game plans, scouting and team travel; developing and coordinating (on/off-campus) basketball camps. Clarke County High School, Grove Hill, Alabama
Health/Physical Education Teacher/Head Basketball Coach, Aug 1992 - May 2000 Responsible for but not limited to observing and evaluating students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; preparing materials and classrooms for class activities; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Georgiana High School, Georgiana, Alabama
Physical Education/Current Events Teacher/Basketball/Assistant Football Coach, Aug 1990 – May 1992 Responsible for but not limited to teaching individual and team sports to participants, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of participants; organizing, leading, instructing, and refereeing indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball; planning physical education program to promote development of participant physical attributes and social skills; explaining and enforcing safety rules and regulations; organizing and conducting competition and tournaments; evaluating individual player’s performance and behavioral profile with assistant coaches. EDUCATION:
1990 - Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Minor in Physical Education University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
CERTIFICATION:
7-12 Secondary Physical Education and Health Teacher
PEPE Certified (Professional Education Personnel Evaluation Program)
CPR Certified (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Head Basketball Coach, George Washington Carver High School
AHSAA State Championships 6A Boys Basketball - 2012, 2015, 2018
Seven-year State semi-final streak (2010 - 2016), set AHSAA Boys Record
2 time State Coach of the Year
Voted eight-time All-Metro Coach of the Year
25 years overall Head coaching record, 531-129
Organized Basketball Coaches Clinic with AHSAA
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS:
Professional Education Program Evaluation; School Within A School Workshop, Chicago, IL; Writing Across the Curriculum; Effective Essay Writing; How to Communicate with Special Education Students. COMMITTEES:
George Washington Carver High School, Budget Committee, 2002-2003
George Washington Carver High School, School Improvement Plan Committee, 2000-2001 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Alabama Education Association
Montgomery County Education Association
National Education Association
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
Past President of AHSCADCA (Alabama High School Athletic Director Coaches Association) REFERENCES: Available upon request.