JV Boys Basketball Head Coach

Northern High; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern High School is seeking a JV Boys Basketball Head Coach in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role reports to the Athletic Director and Principal and requires leading the basketball program with a primary focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

The position is seasonal/part-time, with compensation described in the district supplemental contract and aligned with Forest Hills Public Schools policies. Strong communication and coaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with parents and students.
• Basketball and/or coaching experience preferred.
• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and players.
• Develop basketball-specific skills for players.
• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and athletic staff.
• Create a positive, sportsmanlike team environment.
• Ensure safety and adhere to district policies during practices and games.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basketball coaching

First aid CPR

Job description

JV Boys Basketball Head Coach

Forest Hills Public School District Northern High - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Forest Hills Public School District Job Board , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5954052
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JV Boys Basketball Coach

Northern High School

Reports To: Athletic Director and Principal

Salary: As described in the supplemental contract of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Forest Hills NEA-MEA District Association.

Job Summary: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills with parents and students required
• Basketball and/or coaching experience preferred
• First aid and CPR knowledge preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players
• Develop the skills of players specific to basketball
• Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship
• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director
• Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image
• Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group
• Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
• Develop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics
• Promote and enforce the student‑athlete code of conduct
• Connect athletic experiences with life experiences
• Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
• Model good sportsmanship always
• Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes
• Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation:

Annually by either athletic director and/or principal

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210. Seasonal position.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.