8th Grade Boys Basketball -Boys Assistant Coach

Tri-Creek School Corporation; Lowell (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tri-Creek School Corporation as an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Assistant Coach at Lowell Middle School. This role involves coaching young athletes, developing their skills, and ensuring they remain academically eligible. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership, motivational skills, and a deep understanding of basketball strategies.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Community engagement projects

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and sports management preferred.
• Ability to motivate and lead student athletes.
• Knowledge of game strategies and rules.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs players on game strategies and techniques.
• Assesses players’ skills and manages team positions.
• Maintains student-athlete academic eligibility.

Skills

Coaching

Motivation

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Coaching certification

Job description

8th Grade Boys Basketball -Boys Assistant Coach

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BUILDING/DEPARTMENT Lowell Middle School ACTIVITY Athletics Basketball 8th Grade Boys Head Coach

Basketball 8th Grade Coach

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE The Basketball 8th Grade Head Coach is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. The coach motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. Works closely with student-athletes to develop good character on and off the court. Assists teachers, counselors, and other school personnel with student-athlete attendance, academics, and behavior in and out of basketball season. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND PROGRAM SIZE

• 8th Grade
• 15-20 student-athletes
  
  

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

• Boys In-Season:
• Weeks: 10
• Contests: 13 + 1 tournament
• Monday-Friday
• Girls In-Season:
• Weeks: 9
• Contests: 14 + 1 tournament
• Monday-Friday

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

• Attends organizational meetings for the team and coaches
• Attends annual athletic department meetings and seasonal player/parent meetings
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
• Maintains certifications via NFHS/IHSAA
• Meets with varsity head coach before, during, and after the season to ensure program continuity
• Leads team in a community service project
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Observes players, during competitions and practices, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury
• Encourages players to play multiple sports
• Follows IHSAA/IIAAA/LMSAC regulations adopted by the athletic department
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records
  
  

OTHER INFORMATION

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the head coach, school principal, athletic director, or other appropriate administrators
• Is a participating member of coach’s association

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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