Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach (Hired Through EduStaff)

Benton Harbor Area Schools•Benton Harbor, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach provides leadership and supervision for the ninth-grade girls basketball team at Benton Harbor High School and works closely with other coaching staff and school administration. The role supports the school athletic program and promotes physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. This is a stipend position hired through the third-party vendor EDUStaff. Performance is evaluated by the Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Successful high school participation in basketball.
Experience coaching basketball.
Ability to motivate students to work as a team.
Ability to coach effectively in an urban school district.

Nice To Haves

College playing experience.
College degree.
Teaching credential in any subject.

Responsibilities

Coach and supervise the ninth-grade girls basketball team and support the overall school athletic program.
Encourage multi-sport participation among student-athletes.
Provide and reinforce training rules for athletes, and ensure athletes follow training rules, grade policies, and behavior expectations.
Understand and follow MHSAA policies, rules, and guidelines.
Serve as a positive role model and mentor to student-athletes.
Work with the head coach and other coaching staff to maintain consistent program expectations.
Attend MHSAA, athletic department, and league meetings as needed.
Promote teamwork, physical fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Design training, conditioning, and practice programs appropriate for ninth-grade athletes.
Teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and game strategies.
Assist with team transportation and away-game logistics as directed.
Support approved out-of-season workouts and athletic development activities.
Ensure athletic activities conform to the BHAS Student Handbook and Athletic Handbook.
Communicate with the athletic department, school district, families, and community.
Work with booster clubs and other community organizations, if applicable.
React productively to change and handle other assigned tasks.
Continually supervise student-athletes during games, practices, conditioning, and in locker and shower room areas.
Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and coaching techniques.
Support education and student academic achievement.
Maintain athletic equipment, including inventory, care, repair, and storage.
Provide game results and relevant statistics to the athletic department as requested.
Perform other duties assigned by the Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach.