Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach

Benton-Harbor-Area-Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach to lead and supervise the JV program, promote teamwork and sportsmanship, and work with the athletic staff and school administration.

This stipend position, managed through EDUStaff, requires a high school diploma and basketball experience, with a commitment to student-athlete development and adherence to MHSAA policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 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.
• College playing experience is a plus.
• Teaching credential, any subject (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coach and supervise the junior varsity 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.
• 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.

Skills

High school basketball knowledge

Motivational leadership

Urban school experience

Communication with staff

Education

High School Diploma

College degree (preferred)

Job description

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach (Through EduStaff)

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach

LOCATION: Benton Harbor High School

JOB SUMMARY:

The BHAS athletic coaches promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach provides leadership and supervision for the junior varsity girls 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

• Coach and supervise the junior varsity 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.
• 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.
• Design 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.
• Maintain 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 Girls 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 Girls Basketball Coach.

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.

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.

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