Boys Assistant Junior Varsity Coach (Hired through EduStaff

Benton Harbor Area Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 4,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a Boys Junior Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach (Through EduStaff) to support the head coach and lead junior varsity players at Benton Harbor High School.

The role emphasizes coaching leadership, teamwork, and adherence to district and league policies within an urban school setting, with a stipend-based, part-time arrangement through EDUStaff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience coaching basketball is required.
• Ability to motivate students to work as a team is essential.
• Ability to coach effectively in an urban school district is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in coaching and supervising the boys junior varsity basketball team and support the overall school athletic program.
• Encourage multi-sport participation among student-athletes.
• Provide and reinforce training rules for all athletes.
• Understand and follow MHSAA policies, rules, and guidelines at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to student-athletes.
• Work collaboratively with the head coach and other coaching staff to maintain consistent program expectations.
• Attend MHSAA, athletic department, and league meetings as needed.
• Promote teamwork, physical fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Assist with designing training, conditioning, and practice programs appropriate for junior varsity athletes.
• Teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and game strategies.
• Assist with coordination of team transportation and away-game logistics as directed.
• Support approved out-of-season workouts and athletic development activities.
• Ensure that all athletic activities conform to the BHAS Student Handbook and Athletic Handbook.
• Communicate effectively with members of the athletic department, school district, families, and community.

Skills

High School diploma

Basketball playing experience in high/

Education

College degree

Teaching credential

College playing experience

Job description

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

Job Title

Boys Junior Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach (Through EduStaff)

Reports To

Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach

Location

Benton Harbor High School

Job Summary

The BHAS athletic coaches promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Boys Junior Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach assists the head coach in providing leadership, instruction, and supervision for the boys junior varsity basketball team and works closely with other coaching staff members and school administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Successful High School participation in basketball
• Experience coaching basketball
• Ability to motivate students to work as a team
• Ability to coach effectively in an urban school district

Preferred Qualifications

• College playing experience is a plus.
• College degree.
• Teaching credential, any subject.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in coaching and supervising the boys junior varsity basketball team and support the overall school athletic program.
• Encourage multi-sport participation among student-athletes.
• Provide and reinforce training rules for all athletes.
• Understand and follow MHSAA policies, rules, and guidelines at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to student-athletes.
• Work collaboratively with the head coach and other coaching staff to maintain consistent program expectations.
• Attend MHSAA, athletic department, and league meetings as needed.
• Promote teamwork, physical fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Assist with designing training, conditioning, and practice programs appropriate for junior varsity athletes.
• Teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and game strategies.
• Assist with coordination of team transportation and away-game logistics as directed.
• Support approved out-of-season workouts and athletic development activities.
• Ensure that all athletic activities conform to the BHAS Student Handbook and Athletic Handbook.
• Communicate effectively with members of the athletic department, school district, families, and community.
• Work effectively with booster clubs and other community organizations, if applicable.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure that student-athletes adhere to training rules, grade policies, and rules of behavior.
• Ensure continual supervision of student-athletes during games, practices, conditioning, and in locker/shower room areas.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and coaching techniques.
• Support the value of education and student academic achievement.
• Assist with maintaining athletic equipment, including inventory, care, repair, and storage.
• Provide game results and relevant statistics to the athletic department as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach.

Terms Of Employment

Stipend position. This position is hired through a third‑party vendor, EDUStaff.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.