Freshman Girls Basketball Coach — Mentor & Team Builder

Benton Harbor Area Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 2,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools seeks a Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach (Hired Through EduStaff) at Benton Harbor High School. The role focuses on leadership, supervision, and development of ninth-grade female athletes while aligning with school athletics and district policies.

The coach will promote teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, and will coordinate practices, game strategies, and logistics in a collaborative environment with the athletic director and coaching staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coach and supervise the ninth-grade girls basketball team and support the overall school athletic program.
• Encourage multi-sport participation among student-athletes.
• Provide and reinforce training rules for all athletes.
• Follow MHSAA policies, rules, and guidelines at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to student-athletes.
• Work with the head coach and staff to maintain program expectations.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Promote teamwork, fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Design training, conditioning, and practice programs for ninth-graders.
• Teach basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and game strategy.
• Coordinate transportation and away-game logistics as directed.
• Support out-of-season workouts and athletic development activities.
• Ensure compliance with BHAS Handbooks.
• Communicate with athletic department, families, and community.
• Collaborate with booster clubs and community organizations as applicable.
• Adhere to policies and adapt to changes as needed.
• Maintain supervision during games, practices, and locker/shower areas.
• Keep up with coaching innovations and educational values.
• Maintain athletic equipment and inventory.
• Provide game results and statistics to the athletic department.

Skills

Motivate students

Coaching basketball

Teamwork

Urban district coaching

Leadership

Education

College degree

Teaching credential

High school diploma

Job description

Benton Harbor Area Schools seeks a Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach (Hired Through EduStaff) at Benton Harbor High School. The role focuses on leadership, supervision, and development of ninth-grade female athletes while aligning with school athletics and district policies.

The coach will promote teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, and will coordinate practices, game strategies, and logistics in a collaborative environment with the athletic director and coaching staff.