7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Sylvania; Corwith Township (MI); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,300; Full time

Job summary

Otsego Public Schools is seeking a dedicated 7th Grade Middle School Boys Basketball Coach for the winter season. The role includes coaching, training, and developing players from grades 6–12, with emphasis on teamwork, discipline, and character development.

The season runs from October 26, 2026 to December 16, 2026, and the pay is $2,864.43 for the season, distributed through EduStaff. Ideal candidates are committed to building fundamental basketball skills, coordinating practice plans, and

Qualifications

• Hard-working middle school coach for 7th grade basketball.
• Ability to coach and train players on techniques.
• Coordinate practice plans to build age-appropriate skills.
• Evaluate players' skills and progress.
• Coordinate events and manage equipment inventories.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train team members on techniques.
• Select extended staff and team members.
• Evaluate skills of team members.
• Coordinate logistics for events.
• Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
• Maintain inventories of materials and equipment.
• Develop practice plans to build basketball knowledge and age-appropriate skills.
• Foster positive character traits in all players.

Skills

Coaching

Basketball knowledge

Team leadership

Logistics coordination

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COACHING VACANCY

POSTING TYPE:

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

TITLE OF POSITION:

7th Grade Middle School Boys Basketball Coach – Winter

Date of Posting:

September 1, 2026

Closing Date:

Until filled

Otsego Public Schools takes great pride in its athletic teams, and we're looking for a hard-working, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (7th grade) to add to our coaching staff.

• Pay is $2,864.43 for the season, paid through EduStaff.
• Season is from October 26, 2026 - ends December 16, 2026
• Coach and train team members on techniques.
• Select extended staff and team members.
• Evaluate skills of team members.
• Coordinate logistics for events.
• Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Coordinate practice plans to build basic basketball knowledge and age-appropriate skill sets
• Be a productive and cohesive coach on a staff that works to develop all players from grades 6‑12
• Teach and instruct the game of basketball, while working to develop and emphasize positive character traits in all athletes

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Statement of Assurance:

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