Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Northern High School is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. This role involves developing players' basketball-specific skills, fostering good sportsmanship, and maintaining open communication with students, parents, other coaches, and the Athletic Director. The coach will create an environment where athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image, while also supporting student academic expectations and achievements. This position requires adherence to Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures, promotion of the student-athlete code of conduct, and connecting athletic experiences with life experiences. The coach will also foster teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players, model good sportsmanship, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes. A flexible time commitment and consistent, reliable attendance are necessary. The position is seasonal.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills with parents and students required
Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment
Consistent and reliable attendance
The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

Nice To Haves

Basketball and/or coaching experience preferred
First aid and CPR knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players
Develop the skills of players specific to basketball
Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship
Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director
Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image
Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group
Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
Develop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics
Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct
Connect athletic experiences with life experiences
Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
Model good sportsmanship always
Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes
Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment
Consistent and reliable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned