Head Basketball Coach

Milken Community Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Milken Community School seeks a Boys’ Middle School Basketball Coach for the 2026/27 Winter season. The role emphasizes leading practices and games, developing skill, and modeling professionalism while supporting student-athletes on a competitive team.

The position involves travel with the team on school-provided transportation, on-campus hours that vary by season, and a focus on safety, teamwork, and respectful conduct expected from a coach and mentor.

Qualifications

• Must have prior coaching or competitive volleyball experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor middle school athletes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all practices, games, and team events throughout the season.
• Teach fundamental volleyball skills, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, and athletics staff.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.
• Ride the team bus to and from all competition sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Mentor middle school athletes

Job description

Our MissionOur School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.Position OverviewMilken Community School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Boys’ Middle School Basketball Coach for the 2026/27 Winter season. We are looking for a positive role model who is passionate about working with student-athletes, committed to fostering skill development, and able to create a supportive and competitive team environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise all practices, games, and team events throughout the season.Teach fundamental volleyball skills, strategies, and sportsmanship.Communicate effectively with athletes, families, and athletics staff.Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.Ride the team bus to and from all competition sites.Model professionalism, responsibility, and integrity at all times.QualificationsPrior coaching or competitive volleyball experience preferred.Strong communication and organizational skills.Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor middle school athletes.Reliable, responsible, and committed to the full season schedule.Must be able to travel with the team on school-provided transportation.Standard On-Campus HoursHours vary based on season, practices, competitions, tournaments, offseason programming, and other approved athletic department responsibilities.*All schedules are subject to change.Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 (Hourly)Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.