8th Grade Boy's Basketball Coach

Kalamazoo Public Schools; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwood Magnet Middle School in Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The coach will work under the Athletic Director and Principal to develop players, manage tryouts, and oversee practices and games in accordance with district rules.

Applicants should have coaching experience and demonstrate leadership, with responsibilities including equipment management, discipline, and promoting school spirit within a respectful program.

Qualifications

• Two years of coaching experience at or above novice level.
• CAP 1 and CAP 2 completed by end of second season.
• Current First Aid and CPR training or willing to complete before second season.

Responsibilities

• Assist and direct player tryouts and selection.
• Coordinate and organize practice and game events.
• Follow KPS Athletic Code of Conduct and MHSAA policies.
• Meet deadlines for rosters, physicals, and officials ratings.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, serve as a role model, promote school spirit.
• Dress appropriately for games and practices.
• Attend athletic departmental meetings.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

First aid CPR

Education

BS or BA degree

Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

8ᵗʰ Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Milwood Magnet Middle School

2026-2027

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under the direction of the Athletic Director and Principal with the athletic teams towards

the program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assist and direct team player tryouts and selection.
• 2. Participate in pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.
• 3. Cooperate with AD and school staff as well as fellow coaches.
• 4. Coordinate and organize practice and game events.
• 5. Develop and provide training rules to AD.
• 6. Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
• 7. Conduct well organized practices.
• 8. Develop a well organized practice plan by collaborating with fellow coaches.
• 9. Derive from the practice plan a well-organized practice schedule to be distributed to athletes, parents, and athletic offices.
• 10. Follow injury protocol.
• 11. Develop a team that appropriately displays the skills of the athletes.
• 12. Responsible for developing or adhering to a sound system of equipment accountability, including inventory, repair and replacement.
• 13. Well versed and knowledgeable in the sport.
• 14. Must follow KPS (Athletic Code of Conduct) and MHSAA policies and regulations.
• 15. Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e. rosters, physicals, officials ratings, etc.).
• 16. Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e. officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.).
• 17. Dress appropriately for games, practices, and other school/athletic functions.
• 18. Act as a role model, display respect, and model leadership skills.
• 19. Foster school spirit by promoting other sports, clubs, and co-curricular activities.
• 20. Maintain fair, consistent, understanding and tolerant relationships with athletes.
• 21. Maintain composure and conduct during practice and games.
• 22. Attend all athletic departmental meetings.
• 23. All other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Previous coaching experience or assisting in a recognized program above the novice level for at least two years.
• 2. Completion of a course in the prevention of athletic injuries, or agreeable to complete the class before the start of the second season coaching.
• 3. Current first aid and CPR training or willing to complete CPR training before the second season.
• 4. Complete CAP 1 and CAP 2 before the end of the second season.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. BS or BA degree with a minimum of two years successful teaching experience.
• 2. Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• 3. Previously demonstrated the ability to provide positive leadership for coaches and athletes, and to serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the coaching profession.
• 4. Experience in a multi-cultural urban school district.
• 5. Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college or professional level.

DEADLINE: Until Filled

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.