Develop Young Athletes: Middle School Basketball Coach

Choice Schools Associates; Oxford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Schools Associates seeks a dedicated school coach to lead athletic programs at Kingsbury Country Day School in Michigan. You will mentor student athletes, coordinate practices, and ensure compliance with MHSAA rules while promoting sportsmanship and academic success.

This role emphasizes collaboration with administrators, parents and guardians to develop competitive teams and positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a coach or assistant coach at the middle or high school level.
• Effective coaching techniques and skills.
• A thorough knowledge of the MHSAA rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players’ skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows MHSAA, and school regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the school leader.

Skills

Coaching

MHSAA rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Choice Schools Associates seeks a dedicated school coach to lead athletic programs at Kingsbury Country Day School in Michigan. You will mentor student athletes, coordinate practices, and ensure compliance with MHSAA rules while promoting sportsmanship and academic success.

This role emphasizes collaboration with administrators, parents and guardians to develop competitive teams and positive student outcomes.