Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Michigan Association of School Boards; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 2,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Clare Public Schools is seeking a part-time basketball coach to develop student-athletes and implement practice plans. You will collaborate with the current coaching staff to design daily and weekly goals, and you may participate in basketball camps and events.

Requirements include First Aid and CPR certification before the 2027 season, adherence to CPS Athletic Code, and successful background check. Compensation follows the district salary schedules; see CPS postings for details.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals and ability to teach students
• Ability to design daily/weekly practice plans and goals
• Effective communication with players, parents, and administration
• First Aid certification required before 2027 season
• CPR certification required before 2027 season
• Must pass background check and adhere to Athletic Code

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily and weekly practice schedules
• Teach and demonstrate fundamentals to students
• Work with coaching staff and assist with camps and team camps
• Coordinate with CPS administration and parents
• Promote healthy social, emotional, and moral well-being of student-athletes

Skills

Basketball fundamentals

Coaching plans

Communication with players/parents

First Aid

CPR certified

Background check

Education

CAP 1 or CAP 2 trained

Job description

Deadline: December 11, 2026
District/Organization: Clare Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: The Clare Public Schools Board of Education offers a competitive salary; current bargaining unit salary schedules can be viewed on our website at www.clare.k12.mi.us. Non-CEA contract hires should contact Rob Wise regarding salary information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess knowledge of the fundamentals of basketball with the ability to teach and demonstrate to students
• Ability to follow the direction of and work with existing coaching staff to develop necessary fundamental skills for betterment of the program
• Must be able to design and implement short term and long term goals
• Design a daily and weekly practice schedule with specific goals for team and individual development
• Must be willing to work camps and team camps as needed
• Effectively communicate with players, parents, and administration
• Must model appropriate behavior, promoting at all times the social, emotional, and moral well-being of CPS student-athletes
• Must be First Aid certified prior to the start of the 2027 season
• Must be CPR certified prior to the start of the 2027 season
• Must adhere to the Athletic Code for Coaches, as stated in the MHSAA Handbook
• Become a member of the Michigan High School Basketball Coaches Association
• Pass background check

PREFERRED

• Willing to work with players in off-season and provide help with high school basketball events
• Coaching experience, 2+ years
• Willing to aid in fundraising activities
• CAP 1 or CAP 2 trained by the start of the 2027 season
• Have or willing to obtain CDL license

  For further information, please see the attached job posting. Thank you for your interest in Clare Public Schools!