Middle School Girls Basketball Head Coach

Immanuel Christian School; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Immanuel Christian School in Springfield, VA is seeking a Middle School Girls Basketball Head Coach for the 2026–2027 season. You will lead the program, develop fundamentals, and foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

You will mentor student-athletes in academics, athletics, and personal growth, collaborating with the Athletic Director and varsity staff to ensure continuity and opportunities at the high school level.

Qualifications

• Prior basketball coaching experience, especially with middle school-aged athletes.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and build relationships with student-athletes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to Immanuel Christian School's mission and values.
• Willingness to invest in growth and development of players throughout the season.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the middle school girls basketball program.
• Develop and implement practices emphasizing fundamentals, skill development, and team concepts.
• Foster a positive culture with teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach.
• Support student-athletes' academic, athletic, spiritual, and personal development.
• Help create continuity between middle school and high school levels.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

Discipline and sportsmanship

Faith-based values

Job description

Description

Immanuel Christian School is seeking a Middle School Girls Basketball Head Coach for the 2026–2027 season. We are looking for a qualified coach with strong basketball knowledge who is passionate about developing young student-athletes and helping them build a strong foundation for future success within the girls basketball program.

The head coach will serve as the leader of the middle school girls basketball team and will be responsible for establishing a positive culture that emphasizes teamwork, discipline, growth, sportsmanship, and excellence. The ideal candidate will be committed not only to developing basketball skills but also to mentoring students and helping them grow in character and faith.

In addition to leading the middle school team during the season, the head coach will demonstrate a commitment to age-appropriate player development while working collaboratively with the Athletic Director and varsity coaching staff to create continuity within the girls basketball program and prepare student-athletes for future opportunities at the high school level.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the middle school girls basketball program
• Develop and implement practice plans that emphasize basketball fundamentals, skill development, and team concepts
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, and enjoyment of the game
• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach
• Support and encourage student-athletes in their academic, athletic, spiritual, and personal development
• Assist in creating continuity between the middle school and high school levels of the girls basketball program
• Help prepare student-athletes for future success within the ICs girls basketball program

Qualifications And Requirements

• Prior basketball coaching experience required; experience coaching middle school-aged student-athletes preferred
• Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, player development, and team concepts
• Ability to lead, mentor, disciple, and build meaningful relationships with middle school student-athletes
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Immanuel Christian School
• Willingness to invest in the growth and development of student-athletes throughout the season

About Immanuel Christian School

Immanuel Christian School is a non-profit religious educational organization and is supported as a ministry of Immanuel Bible Church. More importantly, our school is a community of believers who have joined together to meet the spiritual and academic needs of our community, representing Jesus Christ. Our school promotes behavior consistent with the Holy Scriptures.