Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach (Hired Through EduStaff)

Benton Harbor Area Schools•Benton Harbor, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach, hired through the third-party vendor EDUStaff. The coach provides leadership and supervision for the seventh-grade girls basketball team and works with other coaches and school administration to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The position is located at Fair Plain Middle School and is a stipend position. The coach plans and leads age-appropriate practices, conditioning, and training; teaches basketball fundamentals and strategies; and supports student-athletes’ development, conduct, and academic achievement. The coach also helps maintain equipment, communicates with school and community stakeholders, and follows applicable district, athletic department, and MHSAA policies. 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 seventh-grade girls basketball team and support the overall school athletic program.
Encourage student-athletes to participate in multiple sports.
Provide and reinforce training rules for athletes.
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 seventh-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.
Respond productively to change and handle other tasks as assigned.
Ensure student-athletes follow training rules, grade policies, and behavior rules.
Maintain continual supervision of student-athletes during games, practices, conditioning, and in locker and shower room areas.
Keep current with new information, ideas, and coaching techniques.
Support the value of education and student academic achievement.
Maintain athletic equipment, including its 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.