Copy Of Elementary Basketball Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Elementary Boys/Girls Basketball Coach for the Gary Community School Corporation to lead the elementary basketball program and develop student-athletes. You will supervise practices, coordinate travel for games, and assist with scheduling under the Athletic Director while promoting positive public relations.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma (college degree preferred), strong written and verbal communication, and coaching experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and assist with a meaningful schedule with the Athletic Director.
• Plan and coordinate practices and travel for games home and away.
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department.
• Ability to work with children of various ages.

Skills

Basketball fundamentals

Leadership

Communication

Public relations

Observation

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

IHSAA Courses

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
• Date Available:
  12/01/2026

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To provide an elementary school basketball program to meet the needs of students in the GCSC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Passion
• Leadership
• Perseverance
• Communication
• Imagination
• Observation
• Positivity

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of: The Head Elementary Boys/Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for all aspects related to conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising pre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Demonstrate knowledge of basketball fundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the basketball program
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

Ability to:

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department
• Ability to work with children of various ages

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma is required. College degree is preferred. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

Preferred IHSAA Courses

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The FUSE studio is a non-traditional classroom, designed around flexible student learning spaces.