7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Otsego Public Schools seeks a 7th Grade Middle School Boys Basketball Coach for the winter season. The coach will lead practices, develop skills, and promote positive player development from grades 6–12. The role runs October 26, 2026 through December 16, 2026, with a season pay of $2,864.43, funded through EduStaff.

The ICS program emphasizes character growth and adherence to regulations, while coordinating logistics and staff selection for a cohesive coaching team.

Qualifications

• Coach and train team members on techniques.
• Coordinate practice plans to build basketball knowledge and age-appropriate skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train the 7th grade boys basketball team.
• Select and coordinate staff for the season.
• Evaluate player skills and progress.
• Plan practices to build fundamental basketball knowledge.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Organization

Communication

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

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.