8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Rockford; Michigan; On-site; USD 2,700 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Rockford Area Schools is seeking an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the upcoming winter season. The coach will provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to student-athletes and work with the 7th grade and varsity coaches to set goals for the program.

Responsibilities include designing and leading practices to develop skills and teamwork, assessing players, organizing teams, and communicating with the Activities Director, parents, and players to maintain a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Coaches must provide leadership and guidance to student-athletes.
• Coordinate with 7th grade coach and varsity coach to determine program goals.
• Maintain health, safety and welfare of all players on the team.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead practices that develop player skills and teamwork.
• Assess player abilities and organize teams.
• Communicate effectively with the Activities Director, parents, and players.
• Model sportsmanship and positive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Practice design

Team organization

Student-athlete welfare

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching


• Date Posted: 10/8/2026


• Location: Rockford Middle School

8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Job Opening: 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Rockford Area Schools is seeking a Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (8th grade) for the upcoming winter season.

Position Overview

All coaches at Rockford Area Schools provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to student-athletes within their programs. The coach works closely with the 7th grade coach and varsity coach to determine the goals and direction of the program.

The coach is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all student-athletes on the team and for fostering a positive, respectful team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead practices that develop player skills and teamwork


• Assess player abilities and organize teams


• Communicate effectively with the Activities Director, parents, and players


• Model sportsmanship and positive leadership

Season Dates: January 2027 – Late February

Pay Rate: $2,713.38 - $3,175.23

Title IX

Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment.

All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools.

More information can be found at https://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix

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Postings current as of 10/10/2026 3:20:06 AM CST.