MS 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Decatur Public School District; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools seeks a Middle School Basketball Coach at Montessori Academy for Peace. Instruct athletes in fundamental basketball skills, team strategies, and conditioning, while instilling values, self-discipline and positive conduct.

The role requires current Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials, prior coaching experience preferred, and completion of background checks, CPR/AED, concussion protocol, and online trainings.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials (Formerly ASEP).
• Prior participation or coaching experience in sports preferred.
• Exemplary character and ethics.
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check.
• Obtain/maintain CPR/AED Certification.
• Complete IESA/IHSA concussion protocol before start.
• Complete assigned District on-line trainings.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship and good character within all aspects of the program.
• Assists in scheduling of practices.
• Completes IESA forms/online entries with athletic director assistance.
• Collects and submits forms, waivers, and fees from athletes before first contest.
• Adheres to IESA Eligibility requirements.
• Supports the District and the program at all times.
• Works with other coaches within the sport.
• Arrives early and stays until athletes are in custody after practices/games.
• Creates team rules and guidelines with athletic director approval.

Skills

Coaching basketball

Team leadership

Communication

Ethics

Student mentorship

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA Coaching Essentials

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Schedule B and Additional Duties/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Montessori Academy for Peace
• Date Available: ASAP

Title

Middle School Basketball Coach

Purpose

Instruct athletes in team and individual fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Teaching Certificate or IESA/Human Kinetics Coaching Essentials (Formerly ASEP)
• Prior participation or coaching experience in sports preferred
• Exemplary character and ethics
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check
• Obtain/maintain CPR/AED Certification
• Successfully complete prior to start of season, IESA/IHSA concussion protocol (renew every two years)
• Complete assigned District on-line trainings

Reports To

Athletic Director and Principal

Knowledge of Sport

• Basic coaching strategies and principles specific to the sport of basketball
• Offensive and defensive style of play
• Knowledge of player position responsibilities
• Ability to teach/demonstrate correct performance skills necessary to play basketball
• Demonstrates working knowledge of game management

Performance Responsibilities

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

Program Administration

• Demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship and good character within all aspects of the program.
• Assists in scheduling of practices.
• Completes IESA forms/online entries with assistance of the athletic director (as required).
• Collects and submits all forms, waivers, and participation fees from athletes prior to first contest to building athletic director.
• Adheres to IESA Eligibility requirements.
• Supportive of the District and the program at all times.
• Works collaboratively with other grade level coach within the sport.
• Arrives prior to athletes and is prepared for all scheduled practices/games; and remains until all student athletes are in custody of a parent/guardian prior to leaving all practices/events for this sport.
• Assumes the position of the other grade level sport coach if the situation is necessitated.
• Creates, with athletic director approval, a set of team rules and guidelines that are to be signed off on by athletes and parents prior to first official contest and a copy given to building administrator.

Communication

• Conducts parent informational meeting at start of season, prior to first official contest.
• Communicates with Athletic Director on a frequent basis.
• Creates a mandatory emergency contact information sheet and shares with athletic director and building administration prior to first contest.
• Ensures that all athletes and parents have necessary season practices/game schedules.
• Communicates with all parties when schedules necessitate a change.
• Communicates with other coaches within the building, and within the sport at other levels.

Terms of Employment

Salary to be based upon Schedule B of collective negotiation bargaining.

Evaluation

This position is evaluated annually by the athletic director and building administrator.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Maintain positive attitude when dealing with students, parents, staff and the public. Frequent District and some statewide travel is required. Work with frequent interruptions, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Possible exposure to hot or cold weather conditions.

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.