Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach - 2026/2027

Propel Schools Opportunities; Braddock Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal stipend: $1,750 (prorated)

Job summary

Propel Schools is seeking a Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach for the 26-27 season, starting this Winter. The role covers Propel Braddock Hills Middle School and other Propel campuses across the network in Pennsylvania.

Successful candidates will have extensive middle school coaching experience, including head coaching or program-building ability, and will organize their coaching staff while coordinating with the athletic director.

Qualifications

• Prior Middle School, Varsity and/or Junior Varsity Basketball coaching experience.
• Experience as a head coach and playing experience, with ability to build a program at the middle school level.
• Responsibility for assembling his/her coaching staff.
• Experience coordinating a middle school basketball program with coaching team and/or athletic director.
• Experience implementing off-season programs in accordance with WPIAL/PIAA regulations.
• Willingness to attend PIAA preseason coaching meetings and mandatory coaching certification Trainings.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to the Propel Habits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate middle school basketball programs across Propel schools.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage assistant coaches and staff.
• Ensure adherence to league rules and school policies.
• Develop off-season programming aligned with competitive goals.
• Communicate with parents and athletic directors regarding season progress.

Skills

Coaching

Program development

Communication

Organization

Job description

Opportunity:

Propel Schools is seeking a Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach for the 26-27 season starting this Winter:

• Propel Braddock Hills Middle School
• Propel East
• Propel Hazelwood
• Propel Homestead
• Propel McKeesport
• Propel Montour Middle School
• Propel Northside
• Propel Pitcairn

Successful candidates will have:

• Prior Middle School, Varsity and/or Junior Varsity Basketball coaching experience
• Preferred candidates will have experience as a head coach, playing experience, as well as the demonstrated ability to build a successful program starting at the middle school level
• Responsibility for assembling his/her coaching staff
• Experience coordinating a middle school basketball program with the coaching team and/or athletic director
• Experience implementing off-season programs in accordance with WPIAL/PIAA regulations.
• Willingness and ability to attend all required PIAA preseason coaching meetings and mandatory coaching certification/trainings in compliance with PIAA regulations.
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• A commitment to the Propel Habits

Season Information:

• The 2026-2027 Middle School Boys Basketball season is scheduled to begin on January 4th, 2027 and is anticipated to conclude in March, although the season may end earlier/later depending on if the team participates in postseason.
• This position includes a seasonal stipend of $1,750. Please note that the stipend will be prorated for coaches who begin after the official start of the season.

Requirements:

• Up-to-date TB Test
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 114 FBI Clearance
• Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training