MS Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Position Summary

The Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach supports the Middle School Head Coach in developing student-athletes within the boys basketball program. This role focuses on teaching fundamentals, encouraging growth, reinforcing team expectations, and helping create a positive, Christ-centered environment for middle school athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and implement the vision, expectations, and practice structure established by the Middle School Head Coach and boys basketball program leadership.
• Help reinforce consistent terminology, fundamentals, team expectations, and program culture.
• Aid in creating a positive, team-first environment that encourages growth, effort, and accountability.
• Support long-term athlete development and help prepare students for future participation in the high school basketball program.
• Assist with structured, development-focused practices that emphasize fundamentals, effort, teamwork, and game understanding.
• Teach basketball skills, offensive and defensive concepts, sportsmanship, and competitive habits appropriate for the middle school level.
• Support the Middle School Head Coach during practices, games, and team activities.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to help athletes improve individually and as a team.
• Help athletes develop confidence, discipline, coachability, and a stronger understanding of the game.
• Assist in evaluating athlete progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Encourage growth in skill development, basketball IQ, effort, toughness, teamwork, and leadership.
• Reinforce accountability, sportsmanship, commitment, and positive team behavior.
• Create an environment where athletes feel challenged, supported, and encouraged.
• Collaborate with the Middle School Head Coach and Athletic Department as needed regarding scheduling, communication, equipment, uniforms, and team logistics.
• Ensure compliance with OHSAA regulations and school policies.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with parents when directed by the Middle School Head Coach or Athletic Department.
• Absorb supervision of athletes before, during, and after practices and games.
• Model Christ-centered behavior and encourage spiritual and personal growth among student-athletes.
• Use basketball as a platform to develop character, humility, discipline, resilience, teamwork, and servant leadership.

Qualifications

• Coaching or playing experience in basketball, preferably at the middle school, youth, high school, AAU, or competitive youth level.
• Strong teaching mindset with a focus on athlete development and encouragement.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the leadership of the Middle School Head Coach and Athletic Department.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Liberty Christian Academy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the youth, middle school, or high school level.
• Current Pupil Activity Permit or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience working with middle school athletes in a developmental sports environment.