7th Grade Boys Basketball

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin Middle School is seeking a dedicated Athletics/Activities coach for 7th Boys Basketball. The role focuses on developing student-athletes, building a strong coaching staff, and promoting a competitive yet sportsmanlike program.

The successful candidate will hold Idaho Teacher Certification or be NFHS/ASEP certified, with prior playing or coaching experience. Responsibilities include supervision, budgeting, and coordinating with the athletic department and school administration.

Qualifications

• Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certification is required.
• Previous experience as a player and/or coach is required.
• Candidate should be able to develop student-athletes and manage a middle school program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, and the community.
• Promote the athletic program and coordinate with coaches and staff.
• Supervise student-athletes to ensure safety and progress in practices and competitions.
• Know and follow IHSAA, district, school, and athletic department policies.
• Manage equipment inventory and maintain program budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Coaching

Athletic program planning

Student-athlete development

Education

Idaho Teacher Certification

NFHS/ASEP certified

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Basketball - Middle School 7th Boys
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: Franklin Middle School

***THERE ISN'T A TEACHING ASSIGNMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION AT THIS TIME***

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Idaho Teacher Certification or NFHS/ASEP certified

2. Previous experience as a player and/or coach

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide student athletes the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the value of competition, discipline, hard work, and sportsmanship while serving as a member of a team where all are working toward a common goal.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Maintain Professional Relationships

• Develop a plan to maintain positive relations with student-athletes and build high number of student-athletes who participate in the program each year.
• Cooperate with the administration and keep them well-informed about all aspects of the program, particularly potential concerns.
• Build a strong coaching staff that has defined responsibilities, works well together, and supports each other.
• Promote the total athletic program by supporting other coaches and their programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the staff, booster club, parents, cheerleaders, music department, media, and the public
• Strive to fit in well at school and help school achieve its goals in the areas.

• Put together a successful all-around sports program that is based on a solid philosophy and is consistently competitive at the regional and state level.
• Teach and demonstrate knowledge of the skills of the sport, including offensive skills, defensive skills, and overall game strategy.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop the student-athletes and team as a whole by preparing athletes physically and emotionally.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain discipline and control of athletes while teaching fundamental concepts of sportsmanship, citizenship, and fair play.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to motivate student-athletes to do their best.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to maintain a smooth operating program.

III. Accomplish Management Duties

• Provide proper supervision for student-athletes at all times when they are participating in the program.
• Take steps to prevent, care for, and report injuries, working closely with the trainer.
• Become knowledgeable of and adhere to all IHSAA, district, school, and athletic department policies.
• Provide a program to ensure proper use and care of equipment and uniforms, including an inventory record that is kept up to date.
• Skillfully manage the sports budget, following proper procedures for requesting funds, purchasing, and fund-raising.
• Work closely with the activities director and activities secretary to stay on top of scheduling, busing, fund-raising, student eligibility, facility use, IHSAA reports, etc.