Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach — Development-First

Foundation Academies; New Jersey; On-site; USD 4,200 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Foundation Academies is seeking a Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach to lead a development-first program that prepares scholar-athletes for progression to the high school program. The role works closely with the High School Head Coach to teach shared vocabulary, skills, and habits while prioritizing age-appropriate development.

The position emphasizes growth, culture, safety, and communication, with responsibilities including scheduling, progress updates, and coordination of staff and

Qualifications

• Requires a valid New Jersey teaching certificate or instructional substitute credential; substitute credential requires at least 30 semester-hour credits.
• Current adult CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certifications as required.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching completed before first employment, unless exempt.
• Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports and Heat Illness Prevention training.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the High School Head Coach to align philosophy, terminology, and transition plans for athletes moving up.
• Teach high school program principles in spacing, ball movement, and decision-making in age-appropriate ways.
• Provide regular progress updates and postseason transition summaries for athletes progressing to the high school program.
• Coordinate assistants and volunteers, encourage multisport participation, and share information via approved school channels.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

New Jersey teaching certificate

Instructional substitute credential

Job description

Foundation Academies is seeking a Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach to lead a development-first program that prepares scholar-athletes for progression to the high school program. The role works closely with the High School Head Coach to teach shared vocabulary, skills, and habits while prioritizing age-appropriate development.

The position emphasizes growth, culture, safety, and communication, with responsibilities including scheduling, progress updates, and coordination of staff and