Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

South St; Middle School; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

South St is seeking a Middle School Girls Basketball Coach to lead and support the athletics program. You will work under the Athletic Director to teach fundamentals, strategy, and physical training, aiming for personal and team success.

You will assist with scheduling, oversee safety, and promote positive behavior, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a school setting. This role emphasizes mentorship and community engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with scheduling and arranging transportation to away events.
• Maintain discipline and morale within the activity program.
• Ensure safety and proper maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Attend contests when possible and engage in conditioning programs.
• Communicate with parents as needed regarding student progress or issues.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Positive attitude

Communication with parents

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/12/2026
• Location: Middle School
• Closing Date: 11/19/2026

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

Department: Athletics

Immediate Supervisor's Position Title: Athletic Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $2,294.00

General Summary of Purpose of Job: Carry out the objectives of the program as outlined by the Activities Director, in conjunction with the Head Coach. To instruct student participants in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school activity program.
• Assists the head coach in scheduling and helps in arranging transportation to away events.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary. Contacts the parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations for each student participant.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both the Activities Director and the head coach.
• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Attends most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Activities Director and head coach.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
• Performs such other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the Activities Director and head coach.

SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education and experience required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: N/A

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: (Identify licenses/certification required upon hiring: N/A

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK

• Has knowledge and background in the assigned activity.
• Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior.
• Positive, high energy, and committed.
• Partners well with parents, staff, community leaders, etc.
• View success not just as winning; but as helping team members to reach goals.
• Orientation toward continuous improvement.