8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach — Lead, Mentor & Develop

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mansfield Middle School is hiring an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will lead practices, develop fundamentals, and guide players toward both personal and team success.

Qualifications include strong organizational skills, successful basketball coaching experience, and deep knowledge of the sport's technical aspects. The coach should model integrity and positive behavior for student athletes.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in basketball.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and openness to new theories and procedures.
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Report to athletic director with overall objectives and final evaluation.
• Supervise and coordinate a staff of assistant coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and principal.
• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for both individual and team success.
• Upgrade knowledge through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.
• Assist in scheduling, transportation and requirements for tournaments and events.
• Assist in preparation to hold scheduled events and adhere to facility times; coordinate with maintenance and school staff.
• Provide documentation for state and system requirements concerning examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Ensure safeguards for equipment and sites; maintain cleanliness and safety in facilities.
• Mentor student athletes to develop character traits and support their academic progress.
• Support discipline procedures and communicate with parents when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Basketball technical knowledge

Role model / mentorship

Job description

Mansfield Middle School is hiring an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will lead practices, develop fundamentals, and guide players toward both personal and team success.

Qualifications include strong organizational skills, successful basketball coaching experience, and deep knowledge of the sport's technical aspects. The coach should model integrity and positive behavior for student athletes.