Impactful Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a 1.0 Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Northwood Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves leading practices, teaching basketball fundamentals, and coordinating with the head coach to implement game plans.

The position requires adherence to FWCS policies, a willingness to work with diverse students, and potential certification updates such as SPB/Minibus before the season begins.

Qualifications

• Must comply with FWCS policies and ethics
• Prefer high school coaching experience
• Ability to work with students from multicultural backgrounds
• Commitment to positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and admins
• Instruct and supervise athletic practices and games
• Maintain high expectations academically and athletically
• Collaborate with head coaches and assistants
• Willing to obtain SPB/Minibus certification before season

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise all basketball practices and games for the season
• Coordinate with head coach and assistant coaches to implement game plans
• Ensure safety and fair play during practices and games
• Monitor student academic and athletic progress
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators
• Adhere to IHSAA, MSAC rules and FWCS policies

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a 1.0 Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Northwood Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves leading practices, teaching basketball fundamentals, and coordinating with the head coach to implement game plans.

The position requires adherence to FWCS policies, a willingness to work with diverse students, and potential certification updates such as SPB/Minibus before the season begins.