Head Girls Basketball Coach - Middle School (Dev-First)

Foundation Academies

Trenton (NJ)

On-site

USD 4,000 - 4,400

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Foundation Academies is seeking a Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach to lead a development-first program that prepares scholar-athletes for the high school girls basketball program. In partnership with the High School Head Girls Basketball Coach, you will teach shared basketball vocabulary, fundamental skills, and team concepts while safeguarding age-appropriate development.

You will plan practices, monitor progress, and maintain clear communication with scholar-athletes, families, and

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey teaching certificate or instructional substitute credential.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching completed before first employment, unless exempt.
Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports and Heat Illness Prevention training.
NFHS Implicit Bias and NJSIAA BeNice training completed.
Criminal-history and employment-authorization requirements completed.

Responsibilities

Meet with the High School Head Girls Basketball Coach before the season to align on shared philosophy and transition plan.
Teach the high school program's spacing, ball movement, and team defense in age-appropriate ways.
Provide regular progress updates and participate in a midseason alignment check; complete a postseason transition summary.
Coordinate assistants and volunteers around the development plan, and encourage multisport participation.