Head Coach Middle School Girls Basketball

REX AND MARGARET FORTUNE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION•Elk Grove, CA

15h•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Head Coach - Middle School Girls Basketball is responsible for developing and leading a competitive and educational athletic program that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, academic success, skill development, and student-athlete growth. The Coach will provide instruction, leadership, and supervision while fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.

Requirements

Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport or related athletic experience preferred.
Knowledge of sport-specific rules, techniques, strategies, and player development.
Ability to work effectively with high school-aged students in a structured and supportive environment.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire student-athletes while maintaining high expectations.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Background check and fingerprint clearance as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching at the high school, club, collegiate, or youth level.
Knowledge of CIF, league, and school athletic regulations.
Experience developing athletes both competitively and academically.
Ability to foster positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders.
Experience managing team logistics, scheduling, and program operations.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct practices, training sessions, competitions, and team activities.
Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, conditioning, and fundamentals appropriate to the age and ability level of student-athletes.
Develop practice plans and game strategies that promote individual and team success.
Foster teamwork, discipline, leadership, accountability, and good sportsmanship among student-athletes.
Ensure student-athletes adhere to team rules, school policies, league regulations, and behavioral expectations.
Promote the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
Maintain a safe environment and enforce appropriate safety procedures during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
Coordinate equipment, uniforms, facilities, and program needs as required.
Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, school staff, and administration.
Maintain attendance records, schedules, rosters, and other program-related documentation.
Support recruitment, retention, and participation efforts within the athletic program.
Attend scheduled games, tournaments, meetings, trainings, and school events.
Represent the school and athletic program in a professional and positive manner at all times.