JV Boys Basketball Coach

Merryhill School • Milpitas, CA

18h

About The Position

As a JV Boys Basketball Coach at Merryhill School, you will support student-athlete development through engaging, safe, and well-structured basketball instruction. The role combines coaching, mentorship, team leadership, and character development to help students strengthen their athletic skills, build confidence, and take pride in representing their school.

You will lead practices, prepare students for games, and foster a positive team culture rooted in effort, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect. You will help student-athletes develop basketball fundamentals and competitive readiness while encouraging teamwork, resilience, communication, and a healthy approach to competition. You will also travel with the team to games and events as needed and coordinate with school leadership and athletic staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Strong knowledge of youth basketball fundamentals, rules, practice planning, and age-appropriate skill development.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate team environment.
• Commitment to student safety, professionalism, sportsmanship, and positive character development.
• Reliable availability for practices, games, and school athletic events as scheduled.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience coaching basketball or participating in competitive basketball.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with students or student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Lead practices focused on basketball fundamentals, including ball handling, passing, shooting, footwork, rebounding, and defensive positioning.
• Teach game rules, offensive and defensive strategies, court spacing, communication, and situational decision-making.
• Prepare students for games through skill development, age-appropriate conditioning, drills, and team-building activities.
• Manage game-day coaching, including lineups, substitutions, in-game adjustments, and constructive player feedback.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship and personal growth.
• Promote student safety by teaching proper techniques, monitoring participation, and reinforcing safe-play expectations.
• Coordinate practice planning, game preparation, team logistics, and equipment with school leadership and athletic staff.
• Travel with the team to games and events as needed.
• Maintain professional and proactive communication with students, families, school leadership, and staff.
• Model sportsmanship, reliability, leadership, and professionalism.
• Support students in developing confidence, discipline, teamwork, and pride in representing Merryhill School.

Benefits

• Employee referral bonus
• Same-day pay through Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access earnings immediately
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED