8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Young World Physical Education; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Head Coach for the 8th Grade Boys Basketball team at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw, Indiana. This role involves managing the basketball program, organizing practices, and ensuring effective communication with players and parents.

The ideal candidate should have prior coaching experience, preferably as a head coach, and an Indiana teaching license is desirable. This position is temporary and exempt, starting October 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching experience in high school or college, preferably as a head coach.
• Indiana teaching license is preferred.
• Experience playing at high school or collegiate level in any sport.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the basketball program in line with Varsity.
• Organize practice and games, attending all scheduled contests.
• Communicate season rules to parents and athletes.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Indiana teaching license

High School or collegiate playing experience

Job description

8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Location: Warsaw, Indiana – Lakeview Middle School (Warsaw Community Schools)

Job ID: 5757761

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

Head Coach: 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Reports to: Middle School Athletic Director

General Summary: Responsible for the program, which includes organizing and giving direction to the coaching staff.

Essential Functions

• Manage and coordinate the program in line with the Varsity program at WCHS
• Hold a pre-season meeting with all prospective athletes
• Communicate with parents in regard to team rules and athletic department guidelines
• Attend and run an organized practice on all scheduled practice dates
• Help prepare for all home contests as needed
• Attend all scheduled contests
• Turn in a roster to the athletic office prior to the beginning of the regular contest season
• Check eligibility of all athletes before first contest and upon the completion of grading periods
• Prepare and turn in an inventory of all equipment within the program
• Evaluate all assistant coaches
• Understand and follow all rules as set forth by Lakeview Middle School and the Warsaw Community School Corporation
• Conduct an appropriate awards program upon conclusion of the regular season
• Attend all scheduled athletic department or coaching staff meetings
• Perform other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by WCS

Qualifications

• Successful coaching experience in high school or college, preferably as a head coach (Preferred)
• Indiana teaching license (Desired)
• High School and/or collegiate playing experience in one or more sports

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Details

Length of Contract: Length of season

Position Type: Exempt (Temporary)