Grand Rapids Public Schools-posted 3 months ago
Entry Level
Grand Rapids, MI
1,001-5,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs

The Freshman Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for organizing athletes and teaching them the fundamentals of the sport. The coach will train athletes to compete both as a team and individually, ensuring that all students are educated, self-directed, and productive members of society. The role includes developing clear goals for the team and individual players, maintaining communication with students, parents, and other coaches, and creating a safe and healthy environment for student-athletes.

  • Developing and communicating clear and specific goals for the team and individual players throughout tryouts and the season.
  • Maintaining open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and the Athletic Director.
  • Developing and demonstrating a good knowledge base of best practices specific to their coaching arena.
  • Supporting and collaborating with coaches in other athletic programs.
  • Modeling and teaching skills necessary to succeed.
  • Supporting student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements.
  • Developing knowledge and understanding of Grand Rapids policies and procedures as it applies to athletics.
  • Promoting and enforcing the student-athlete code of conduct.
  • Connecting athletic experiences with life experiences.
  • Providing an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players.
  • Becoming an integral part of and developing rapport with the Grand Rapids community including administration, coaches, parents, and students.
  • Modeling good sportsmanship always.
  • Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for student athletes.
  • Understanding their leadership style and its impact on student-athletes.
  • Wearing professional and appropriate game and practice attire.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older and clear a criminal background check.
  • Playing experience at the high school or college level and/or coaching experience required.
  • Proof of current First Aid and CPR certifications prior to the first day of coaching.
  • Must provide certificate of completion for online concussion training course from either the Centers for Disease Control or the National Federation of State High School Associations prior to the first day of coaching.
  • Salary based on Schedule C of the GREA contract and prior experience.
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