7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

Oakland Schools; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandon School District seeks a part-time 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach at Brandon Middle School. The role oversees all aspects of the program, including supervision, practice planning, and compliance with league and district policies.

The successful candidate will motivate student-athletes, maintain a safe environment, and collaborate with administrators and the Athletic Director. CPR/AED certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate organizational skills commensurate with the position
• Proven ability to motivate youth and adults
• Must be available during the required time commitments
• CPR/AED certification required

Responsibilities

• Direct all matters related to the program, including player personnel, practices, equipment, and supervision during practices, games, travel, and other functions.
• Know and enforce District, League, and state rules and policies (MHSAA).
• Communicate effectively with players, officials, coaches, parents, administrators, and community members.
• Ensure athlete safety and welfare is a top priority in practices and games.
• Respond to directions from the district Athletic Director and administrators.
• Present a professional image and serve as a positive role model in conduct and language.
• Adhere to District policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Motivate students and adults

Time availability

CPR/AED certification

Job description

POSITION

7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

LOCATION

Brandon Middle School

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT

The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 900 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 500 at the middle school level and approximately 600 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have documented evidence of organizational skills, knowledge, experience, preparation and aptitudes in the above sport commensurate with the level of the position
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with and motivate young people and adults
• Must be available during the time requirements of the position
• Certification in CPR/AED

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly responsible for all matters relative to the program including but not limited to, player personnel, practice sessions, care and maintenance of equipment and supervision of players during practice, games, travel and other team functions.
• Be knowledgeable of and consistently enforce school, District, League and state association (MHSAA) rules and policies.
• Effectively communicate with players, officials, fellow coaches, parents, administrators and community members.
• Ensure that the safety and welfare of the athletes is a top priority in the organization and implementation of practice and game situations.
• Be responsive to instructions and directions of the district Athletic Director and other appropriate school administrators.
• Present a professional image and provide a positive role model in terms of personal habits, language and conduct.
• Adhere to the District’s policies
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director and High School Varsity Head Coach

WORKDAY/WEEK

20-25 Hours Per Week

STARTING DATE

January 4, 2027

COMPENSATION

Per BEA Master Agreement, Schedule C.2 Athletics

POSTING DATE

10/20/2026

POSTING DEADLINE

Internal: 10/22/2026 External: Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Jessica Hevel at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, [phone].