Freshman Men's Basketball Coach

Buchanan Community Schools•Buchanan, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Buchanan Community Schools is seeking a Freshman Men's Basketball Coach to lead high school athletics activities and help participating students develop strong sports skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. The coach plans and conducts in-season practices, supports player development, maintains a safe environment, and coordinates with the athletic coordinator on interscholastic contests. The position supervises students and includes maintaining records, enforcing standards of conduct and eligibility, communicating with families and the public, and managing equipment and required paperwork. The role is for the 2026–27 season and pays according to the extracurricular/athletic pay scale, Class 6, with a base of $2,000 per season.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to read and interpret policies, regulations, and articles; write correspondence; speak effectively before students, parents, and stakeholders; and listen and respond to inquiries.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle concrete variables, and use logic and reasoning to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Technological literacy using Chromebook computers and Google applications.
Ability to take direction, work independently, and work as a team member.
Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor.
Punctual work habits and reliable attendance.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to communicate directions to a team and interact with the public, staff, and administration.
Ability to meet multiple demands from several people and work under severe time constraints.
Must meet the described physical demands, including regularly sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and bending at the back more than the average person.
Must have close vision for reading handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous work experience preferred.
Experience working with young children, especially those with special needs or behavioral issues.
Patience, a nurturing demeanor, and enjoyment of working with children.

Responsibilities

Coach individual participants in the skills needed to achieve excellence in basketball.
Plan and schedule a regular program of in-season practices.
Oversee safety conditions in the facility or area where the sport is conducted while students are present.
Maintain accurate season statistics, records, and results.
Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, and establish and oversee penalties for breaches of standards.
Maintain competency in sport rules and interpretations, procedures, coaching techniques, and general sport information.
Establish performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition and consistently supervise district and MHSAA eligibility criteria.
Follow an efficient, technically sound injury-prevention and follow-up program.
Work with the athletic coordinator to schedule interscholastic contests.
Recommend purchases of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Maintain attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
Account for all equipment or delegate that responsibility.
Develop positive public communications through the school and media to inform parents and the public about the athletic program.
Develop a quality basketball program and take time to develop younger players’ skills and attitudes.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administration.
Remain free of alcohol or nonprescribed controlled-substance abuse in the workplace throughout employment.
Supervise students.