Empowering Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

Dayton High School; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton High School in Dayton, Kentucky seeks a 6th–8th grade Girls Basketball Coach to provide a positive, developmentally appropriate basketball experience. You will teach fundamentals, promote teamwork and sportsmanship, and serve as a role model for student-athletes.

The role involves planning practices, developing offensive/defensive concepts, coordinating game preparation, and communicating with students, parents, and school staff. Immediate start; part-time position.

Qualifications

• Previous basketball playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and appropriate teaching techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with middle school students.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with student-athletes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches and athletic department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct organized practices that develop individual skills, team concepts, conditioning, and game strategies.
• Develop players' understanding of offensive and defensive concepts.
• Prepare the team for games through effective practice planning, scouting, and game preparation.
• Supervise and coach student-athletes during practices, games, tournaments, and other team activities.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior, attendance, effort, and academic responsibility.
• Provide appropriate playing opportunities while maintaining a competitive and team-oriented environment.
• Monitor student-athlete development and provide constructive feedback to help players improve.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, school administration, athletic staff, and other coaches.
• Work cooperatively with the high school girls basketball program to promote consistency in fundamentals, terminology, expectations, and overall program development.
• Maintain accurate team rosters, schedules, eligibility information, and other required athletic records.
• Properly use and care for school athletic equipment and facilities.
• Report injuries, safety concerns, disciplinary issues, or other significant concerns to the appropriate school personnel.
• Encourage student-athletes to maintain appropriate academic performance and school behavior.
• Represent the school and basketball program in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Skills

Basketball fundamentals

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Student relationships

Job description

Dayton High School in Dayton, Kentucky seeks a 6th–8th grade Girls Basketball Coach to provide a positive, developmentally appropriate basketball experience. You will teach fundamentals, promote teamwork and sportsmanship, and serve as a role model for student-athletes.

The role involves planning practices, developing offensive/defensive concepts, coordinating game preparation, and communicating with students, parents, and school staff. Immediate start; part-time position.