Assistant Basketball Coach MS (Girls)

Young World Physical Education; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Morrow, GA, seeks an Assistant Basketball Coach for Forest Park Middle School (Girls). The role supports the Head Coach in delivering basketball instruction, organizing practices, and supervising student athletes.

This part-time position requires working outdoors, occasional travel to off-site locations, and a commitment to youth development and safety. Prior coaching experience or relevant coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or playing the sport preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and coaches middle school girls on basketball fundamentals.
• Assist Head Coach with practice planning, drills, and game day operations.
• Coordinate with staff to register athletes, manage equipment, and monitor try-outs.
• Encourage safe participation and positive sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching fundamentals

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Assistant Basketball Coach MS (Girls)

Clayton County Public Schools FOREST PARK MIDDLE - Morrow, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5868343

Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Has oversight or assists the Head Coach in the effective delivery of sports/activity coaching to K-12 secondary school age children. Provides sports activity supervision, training and coaching to student athletes or as assigned by the Head Coach. Develops individuals according to their abilities and encourages them to sustain activity levels. Delivers core movement and sport specific skills training. Assistant Coach position reports to Head Coach. Head Coach position reports to the School Site Athletic Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs and coaches K-12 students on the fundamentals of sports. Works with the coaching staff with setting rules, policies and regulations for the team.

Has oversight or assists Head Coach in proper registration of athletes. Has oversight or assists Head Coach in making systematic issuance of equipment. Has oversight or assists Head Coach with coordinating and monitoring try-outs.

Has oversight or assists Head Coach with coordinating and supervising practice schedule. Has oversight or assists in the supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned.

Guides and encourages secondary school age student athletes to make appropriate decisions about further participation in sport(s) at a level appropriate to their ability.

Works closely with other staff to coordinate completion and opportunities. Initiates where appropriate.

Works with other partners to help monitor the impact of delivery and healthy lifestyles.

All other duties as assigned and required in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify as an athletic coach, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1.Certified employee serving in a teaching or administrative position.

OR 2. A certified paraprofessional, and show evidence of completion of the required lay coach courses (GHSA Principles for Coaching and NCSS PREPARE/First Aid), complete the GHSA Head Coaching Class, and follow all policies/procedures outlined for head coaches.

Experience in coaching or playing the sport preferred. Experience with inventory of equipment and scheduling preferred.

Ability to manage projects and duties with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities. Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Analytical; emphasize safety precautions; be aware of best training procedures and injury preventative actions.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with intra-organizational teams.

Responsible for multiple functions of supervision (athletes, equipments and staff as needed) with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results.

Requires frequent travel for off-site competition/training locations.

Variable work environment – Office Setting, School grounds, Stadiums.Work requires physical effort 70% of the time or more outdoors. Moderate lifting, based on sport

2024-2025 Compensation Handbook

Position Type: PART TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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