7th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach

Abilene Middle School; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Middle School in Abilene, KS is seeking a Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026–27 school year. The role emphasizes teaching fundamentals, developing players, and coordinating with middle/upper-level coaches to ensure consistent terminology and a cohesive program.

The position requires organizing practices with other coaches, communicating clearly with players and parents, and modeling commitment, effort, and teamwork across grades 3–12.

Responsibilities

• Teaching the fundamental skills and rules of basketball.
• Helping players make consistent improvement individually and as a team.
• Collaborating with the Head 8th grade coach and high school coaching staff to ensure program alignment and consistent terminology.
• Organizing and working with other middle school coaches to create structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Communicating expectations and pertinent information clearly with players and parents.
• Overseeing and supporting the assistant coach on staff.
• Demonstrating passion and commitment to building a basketball program aligned from 3rd–12th grade.
• Modeling and instilling our core values of commitment, effort, and teamwork in all aspects of the program.
• Being a positive team player who values contributing to and strengthening the Abilene Boys Basketball program.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Team leadership

Communication with players/parents

Practice organization

Program alignment

Job description

7th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach

Abilene USD 435 Abilene Middle School - Abilene, Kansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Abilene Public Schools USD 435 (KS)

Job Details

Job ID: 5614695
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

Job Description

Abilene Middle School in Abilene, KS is seeking a Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the upcoming 2026–27 school year.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching the fundamental skills and rules of basketball.
• Helping players make consistent improvement individually and as a team.
• Collaborating with the Head 8th grade coach and high school coaching staff to ensure program alignment and consistent terminology.
• Organizing and working with other middle school coaches to create structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Communicating expectations and pertinent information clearly with players and parents.
• Overseeing and supporting the assistant coach on staff.
• Demonstrating passion and commitment to building a basketball program aligned from 3rd–12th grade.
• Modeling and instilling our core values of commitment, effort, and teamwork in all aspects of the program.
• Being a positive team player who values contributing to and strengthening the Abilene Boys Basketball program.

Position Type: Coaching

Contact Information

• Derek Berns , District Athletic Director
• Abilene Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]