Girls JV Basketball Coach — Mentor & Build Teamwork

Benton Harbor Area Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools seeks a Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach (through EduStaff) to lead the JV girls hoops program at Benton Harbor High School. You will work with the athletic department and head coach to develop players, teach fundamentals, and reinforce team standards.

The role emphasizes teaching basketball skills, promoting sportsmanship, and coordinating transportation and practices while upholding school and league policies.

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

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.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Motivate students

Urban MS/HS district

High school diploma

Team leadership

Education

College playing experience

College degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Benton Harbor Area Schools seeks a Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach (through EduStaff) to lead the JV girls hoops program at Benton Harbor High School. You will work with the athletic department and head coach to develop players, teach fundamentals, and reinforce team standards.

The role emphasizes teaching basketball skills, promoting sportsmanship, and coordinating transportation and practices while upholding school and league policies.