7th/8th Grade Basketball Coach

Season Start Date: October 19, 2026

About the Role

The primary responsibility of the 7th & 8th grade Basketball Coach is supervising the participants enrolled in the program during practices and games.

Practices and games: Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays; times may vary.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices, matches, and tournaments during the season, including both home and away competitions.
• Provide supervision on buses to all away events.
• Assist students in developing and improving various basketball skills.
• Assess students' basketball skills to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop innovative ways to assist beginner and younger students in learning and remembering the rules of the game.
• Identify the best learning styles for each student and adapt coaching methods accordingly.
• Provide a secure and productive learning environment for students.
• Communicate, manage, and work with 7th and 8th grade basketball players and their families.
• Develop a daily practice plan for each practice session.
• Come prepared to each competition with a game plan for the match.
• Collaborate with the varsity basketball coach to meet the long-term needs of the basketball program.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills. Coaching certification preferred.

• Have proven experience working as a basketball coach.
• Have previous basketball playing experience.
• Understand the rules of basketball.

Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of various coaching techniques.
• The ability to motivate students.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to provide own transportation to all practices and competitions.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and move equipment needed for the program.

Pay

Season Compensation Range: $2,000-$2,500