MS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Kelloggsville Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelloggsville Public Schools Athletics in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a part-time MS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach to support the middle school program. You will help develop fundamentals, implement game plans, and promote good sportsmanship among student athletes.

Candidates should have coaching experience, knowledge of MHSAA rules, and the ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and staff while fostering an inclusive, culturally competent environment.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of coaching strategies and MHSAA rules.
• Ability to instruct and lead student athletes in fundamentals, tactics and conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and lead student athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training for team success.
• Communicate ideas clearly and concisely to players, parents and staff.
• Develop positive relationships with student athletes and create an inclusive environment.
• Relate and work effectively with parents, staff and the community.

Skills

Coaching experience

Coaching strategies

Communication skills

Relationship building

MHSAA rules knowledge

Cultural competence

Job description

MS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

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This job is also posted in Kelloggsville Public Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5966621

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kelloggsville Middle School

Duties/Skills/Qualifications:

• Coaching experience preferred;
• Knowledge of coaching strategies and methods;
• Ability to instruct and lead student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for individual and team success;
• Knowledge of MHSAA rules and standards;
• Knowledge of and use of a variety of motivational techniques and serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through instruction and actions;
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with student athletes;
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community;
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others;
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District;
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage;

Compensation/Working Conditions:

Per KEA Master Agreement

We are committed to hiring talented employees to enhance the district's stance and focus on equity and inclusion for all students, employees, parents, and community members of Kelloggsville.

Kelloggsville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Eric Alcorn
• 242 52nd St SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]