8th Grade Girls Basketball- Asst. Coach

New Palestine Community Schools; Sugar Creek Township (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New Palestine Community Schools seeks a junior high sports coach for the B team. This seasonal role runs Dec 1, 2026 through March 4, 2027, at New Palestine Junior High School, and reports to the Athletic Director.

CPR certification is required or willing to obtain; coaching or playing background preferred. The coach will plan practices, coach players to develop skills and sportsmanship, manage equipment, ensure safety, maintain records, and enforce team discipline while representing the school

Qualifications

• CPR certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Previous coaching or playing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules practices in season.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Responsible for inventory and storage of equipment and uniforms after the season.
• Oversees safety conditions of the facility during activities.
• Maintains attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanship at all times.
• Models expected behaviors for student athletes in school, practice, competition and community.

Skills

CPR certification

Coaching experience

Job description

Location: New Palestine Junior High School

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be CPR certified, or willing to get CPR certified. Past experience as a coach or player preferred.

DUTY DAYS

Dec 1, 2026 - March 4, 2027

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill and appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. This coach will be responsible for coaching the "B" team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules practices in season.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Responsible for the collection, inventory, and storage of equipment and uniforms after the season.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Model the behaviors expected from student athletes and reinforce sportsmanship and proper behavior of the athlete at all times, in the regular day school program, in practice sessions, during competition and in the community at large.