Boys Basketball Coach

Global Village Academy•Parker, CO

10h

About The Position

Global Village Academy – Douglas County is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered boys basketball coach to support its Middle School Athletics Program. Coaches are expected to create a positive, inclusive environment where student-athletes develop skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, and pride in representing GVA-DC. The position includes a Monday–Thursday commitment, with practices and competitions beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m. The season stipend is $1,500 for a Head Coach or $750 for an Assistant Coach. Head and Assistant Coaches work together to plan and conduct safe, organized, developmentally appropriate practices; teach sport-specific skills, rules, strategies, and fundamentals; and build a team culture centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, effort, and personal growth. Head Coaches also lead the program’s season plan, direct Assistant Coaches, communicate with families, coordinate with school administration, and oversee eligibility documentation and team concerns.

Requirements

Be dependable and available for the required practice and competition schedule.
Meet all school and applicable league requirements for coaches, including required background checks and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience participating in, coaching, or teaching basketball.
Enjoy working with middle school students.
Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Maintain high expectations while building positive relationships with students.
Understand that middle school athletics should emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, belonging, and growth.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Teach sport-specific skills, rules, strategies, and fundamentals.
Build a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, effort, and personal growth.
Establish clear expectations for student-athlete behavior, attendance, and participation.
Provide appropriate supervision during practices, games, and team activities.
Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches.
Coordinate game logistics and schedules with school administration.
Maintain accurate team rosters and attendance.
Ensure equipment and facilities are used safely and responsibly.
Follow GVA-DC safety, emergency, student supervision, and athletic procedures.
Model professionalism and positive behavior and represent GVA-DC and the Dragon community with pride.
Develop the overall practice and competition plan for the season (Head Coach).
Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Coaches (Head Coach).
Communicate team schedules, expectations, and updates to families (Head Coach).
Coordinate with school administration regarding facilities, transportation, equipment, officials, and competition schedules (Head Coach).
Ensure student-athlete eligibility and required participation documentation are completed (Head Coach).
Address team concerns promptly and communicate significant issues to administration (Head Coach).
Promote a culture in which every student-athlete feels welcomed, valued, challenged, and supported (Head Coach).