Middle School Basketball Coach

Spring Education Group • San Jose, CA

1d • $25 - $40

About The Position

Stratford School is hiring a basketball coach to support its athletics program and student-athletes. Coaches help students develop sport-specific skills and grow mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially through practices and competition, with enjoyment and well-being central to the program. The position includes coaching, athlete supervision, program development, communication with stakeholders, and management of equipment, uniforms, and facilities. Coaches are expected to practice during the season between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, three to five days per week. They may also create preseason development plans, schedule in-season games, scout opponents, prepare practice plans, and assist with post-season sports performance training. Coaches are paid hourly based on experience, certifications, and education. The position requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. It also often requires carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. Regular hearing and clear vision, with or without correction, are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior playing experience, coaching experience, or a combination of both in basketball.
• Strong knowledge of basketball, including training and conditioning techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe sport-related corrective activities.
• Ability to coach athletes of different ages and skill levels.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to access and use technology to support athlete development.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
• Current CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification with the school's assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coaching at the high school or college level.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the well-being of athletes, development of the Stratford athletic program, quality coaching, and continued education on best practices.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage equipment, uniforms, and facilities.
• Supervise student-athletes at all times, including away games and after practice, until team members are picked up by a parent or guardian.
• Coordinate transportation to various practice locations.
• Practice during the season between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, three to five days per week.
• Create preseason development plans, schedule in-season games, scout opponents, prepare practice plans, and assist with post-season sports performance training as needed.

What This Job Offers

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