Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

To help each participating student achieve a level of skill, appreciation for the values of discipline, sportsmanship, school spirit, pride and an increased level of self-esteem.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills with parents and students required
Applicant must establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship
The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment).
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.
The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Nice To Haves

Basketball and/or coaching experience preferred
Flexible time commitment
First aid and CPR knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and communicating clear and specific goals for the team and individual players
Develop the skills of players specific to basketball
Maintaining open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Coordinator
Ability to establish an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image
Developing and demonstrating a good knowledge base of best practices specific to their coaching arena
Supporting and collaborating with coaches in other athletic programs
Modeling and teaching skills necessary to succeed
Supporting student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
Developing the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics
Promoting and enforcing the student-athlete code of conduct
Connecting athletic experiences with life experiences
Providing an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
Modeling good sportsmanship always
Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for student athletes
Understanding their leadership style and its impact on student-athletes
Perform other duties as assigned