7th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach

Nimble; Beech Grove (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Nimble in Beech Grove, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated 7th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach to lead practices, teach fundamentals, and guide young athletes through the season. The role involves planning age-appropriate drills, directing team play in games, and emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork.

The ideal candidate is able to communicate clearly with students, parents, and staff, and to adhere to district rules and guidelines for youth sports. Prior coaching or playing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with middle school aged children.
• Solid understanding of basketball fundamentals, strategies, and age-appropriate skill development is crucial.
• Ability to lead effectively, communicate clearly with students, parents, and staff, and foster a positive team environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow district rules and guidelines regarding youth sports.
• Prior coaching/playing experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model to players and parents.
• Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team.
• Condition athletes appropriately for endurance, strength and agility.
• Direct the team's practice and play in games.
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to the team.
• Monitor players' personal conduct during games.
• Manage equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Job description

JOB TITLE: 7th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach

REPORTS TO: Middle School Athletic Director

ESSENTIAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES:

• Serve as a positive role model to the players and parents
• Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team
• Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility
• Responsible for all aspects of directing the team's practice and play in games
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team
• Monitor players personal conduct during games
• Manage equipment
• Perform related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work well with middle school aged children
• A solid understanding of the game's fundamentals, strategies, and age-appropriate skill development is crucial.
• The ability to lead effectively, communicate clearly with students, parents, and staff, and foster a positive team environment is essential.
• Willingness to learn and follow district rules and guidelines regarding youth sports
• Prior coaching/playing experience is helpful but not required.