Middle School Girls Basketball Head Coach

Paradise Schools; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Schools is looking for a Middle School Girls Basketball Head Coach to lead the sports program at Paradise Honors Middle School. This role involves instructing student athletes in basketball skills and fostering character development through sportsmanship.

The ideal candidate should possess prior coaching experience, strong organizational abilities, and relevant certifications. The position also includes responsibilities such as supporting assistant coaches and ensuring compliance with athletic policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a sports program.
• Relevant coaching experience in basketball required.
• Substantial knowledge of basketball techniques and strategies.
• Capability to serve as a positive role model.
• Willingness to pursue necessary coaching certifications.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes on fundamental skills and strategies.
• Support assistant coaches under the supervision of the Athletic Director.
• Ensure implementation of athletic policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge of sport

Role model ability

Education

NFHS Coaching Fundamentals

NFHS Concussion Education

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Middle School Girls Basketball Head Coach - Job ID 747

• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location: Paradise Honors Middle School
• Date Available: 26-27 SY

Position

Coach

Qualifications

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
3. Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
4. Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
5. Must have or be willing to obtain:
   • NFHS Coaching Fundamentals
   • NFHS Concussion Education
   • First Aid/CPR

Reports To

The District Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director and respective principal.

Job Goal

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc. In several instances, the coach must advise, coordinate and support assistant coaches in conjunction with the District Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director and respective principal.

General

1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. 2. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments. 3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Paradise Schools school board and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
2. Has knowledge of CAA, Greathearts or AIA bylaws; interprets and implements them consistently.
3. Understands the administrative chain of communication and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Key Attributes and Strengths

• Passionate about making a difference

Statements that resonate with you

• I believe all students can learn and grow.
• I show up for students and staff with a positive attitude.
• I embrace challenges and try new things because that is how we get better.

Terms of Employment

As determined by Executive Director

Evaluation

Annually at a minimum by Athletic Director and Principal