8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Sylvania; Corwith Township (MI); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Otsego Public Schools is seeking an 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the Middle School Winter 2 Session. The position runs January 4 to February 24, 2027, with a season pay of $2,864.43, paid through EduStaff.

The coach will lead and train players, evaluate abilities, and coordinate practice plans to build basketball skills matching age groups 6–12. Responsibilities include selecting staff, coordinating event logistics, maintaining equipment inventories, and ensuring adherence to laws and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching middle school basketball preferred.
• Ability to teach the game and develop positive character.
• Wamiliarity with basketball rules and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train team members on techniques.
• Select extended staff and team members.
• Evaluate skills of team members.
• Coordinate logistics for events.
• Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Coordinate practice plans to build basic basketball knowledge and age-appropriate skill sets.
• Be a productive and cohesive coach on a staff that works to develop all players from grades 6‑12.
• Teach and instruct the game of basketball, while developing positive character traits in all athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Logistics coordination

Basketball knowledge

Instruction

Character development

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COACHING VACANCIES

POSTING TYPE: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

TITLE OF POSITION: 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Middle School Winter 2 Session

Date of Posting: September 1, 2026

Closing Date: Until filled

Otsego Public Schools takes great pride in its athletic teams, and we're looking for a hard-working, Middle School Girls Basketball Coach (8th grade) to add to our coaching staff.

• Pay is $2,864.43 for the season, paid through EduStaff.
• Season is from January 4 – February 24, 2027
• Coach and train team members on techniques.
• Select extended staff and team members.
• Evaluate skills of team members.
• Coordinate logistics for events.
• Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Coordinate practice plans to build basic basketball knowledge and age-appropriate skill sets
• Be a productive and cohesive coach on a staff that works to develop all players from grades 6‑12
• Teach and instruct the game of basketball, while working to develop and emphasize positive character traits in all athletes

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Statement of Assurance:

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.