About this role
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach Position Overview The 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for providing student-athletes with a positive, competitive, and developmentally appropriate basketball experience. The coach will teach fundamental basketball skills, promote teamwork and sportsmanship, develop players' physical and mental abilities, and serve as a positive role model for students. Essential Responsibilities
• Plan and conduct organized practices that develop individual skills, team concepts, conditioning, and game strategies.
• Develop players' understanding of offensive and defensive concepts.
• Prepare the team for games through effective practice planning, scouting, and game preparation.
• Supervise and coach student-athletes during practices, games, tournaments, and other team activities.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior, attendance, effort, and academic responsibility.
• Provide appropriate playing opportunities while maintaining a competitive and team-oriented environment.
• Monitor student-athlete development and provide constructive feedback to help players improve.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, school administration, athletic staff, and other coaches.
• Work cooperatively with the high school girls basketball program to promote consistency in fundamentals, terminology, expectations, and overall program development.
• Maintain accurate team rosters, schedules, eligibility information, and other required athletic records.
• Properly use and care for school athletic equipment and facilities.
• Report injuries, safety concerns, disciplinary issues, or other significant concerns to the appropriate school personnel.
• Encourage student-athletes to maintain appropriate academic performance and school behavior.
• Represent the school and basketball program in a professional and positive manner at all times.
Qualifications
• Previous basketball playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and appropriate teaching techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with middle school students.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with student-athletes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches and athletic department personnel.