7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Mccschools; Middle School; On-site; AUD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mccschools seeks a dedicated athletics/coaching professional to develop middle school basketball players. You will teach fundamentals, plan structured after-school practices, and foster values like teamwork, discipline, and academic focus.

Coordinate with the Athletic Director on travel, manage equipment and safety, and communicate with parents. Teaching certification preferred; flexibility for evenings is required.

Qualifications

• Background check and fingerprinting required for all staff.
• Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• MDHHS concussion training completed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamentals and develop players' skills.
• Plan and run after-school practices.
• Promote fair play and discipline.
• Manage equipment and uniforms.
• Coordinate away-game transportation with Athletic Director.
• Verify player eligibility and consent forms.
• Supervise facilities to ensure safety.
• Host pre-season parent meetings.
• Report injuries or hazards to Athletic Director.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Coaching experience

Flexible schedule

Student development

Education

Teaching Certificate (Michigan)

First Aid / CPR Certification

Concussion Training (MDHHS)

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Middle School

Job Description

• Player Development & Instruction Teach fundamentals: Focus heavily on basic skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive positioning.
• Plan Practices: Organize and execute daily, structured after-school practice sessions.
• Instill values: Character growth, self-discipline, academic excellence, and emotional maturity.

Promote fair play: Enforce a strict code of conduct, sportsmanship, and disciplined behavior.

Administrative & Logistics

• Manage equipment: distribute, track, clean, and inventory uniforms and team gear.
• Coordinate transit: Work with the school's Athletic Director to schedule buses for away games.
• Verify eligibility: Track player physical forms, grade reports, and parental consent slips.

Supervise facilities: Ensure player safety in gymnasiums, locker rooms, and during travel.

Communication & Representation

• Parent relations: Host pre-season parent meetings to outline team rules and expectations.
• Professionalism: Maintain self-control and decorum with referees, opposing teams, and fans.

Report issues: Inform the Athletic Director immediately of injuries, discipline problems, or facility hazards.

Coaching Qualifications

• Required Credentials Background Check: Must pass a comprehensive criminal history background check and fingerprinting (required for all Michigan school staff).
• CPR/AED Certification: Valid certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED operation.
• Concussion Training: Completion of the mandatory Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) concussion training protocol.

Driver's License: Valid driver's license with reliable transportation

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Teaching Certificate: A valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate is heavily preferred but not required.
• Basketball Knowledge: Documented understanding of basketball strategies, rules, and rules variations specific to middle school sports.
• Prior Coaching: Previous experience coaching youth basketball or working with middle-school-aged children.

Availability: Flexible schedule to accommodate after-school practices and evening game times.

• Timeline: The Middle School girls' basketball season in Michigan typically runs for roughly 7 to 8 weeks, generally spanning from late January through mid-to-late March (or sometimes longer depending on league structures).
• Compensation: Middle School coaching is typically paid as a stipend.