Lead 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Middle School / Junior High

- Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Head / Lead Coach - Date Posted:
9/21/2026 - Location:
Forestview Middle School - Date Available:
12/07/2026 - Prepares and facilitates successful practices.
- Leads students and team members during meets/matches/games, as applicable.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Assistant Coach.
- Encourage student participation and establish rapport.
- Motivate participants/athletes to achieve maximum potential.
- Maintain equipment and uniforms.
- Supervise all areas of participation including but not limited to: gyms, fields, arenas, locker or dressing rooms, buses, etc.
- Work collaboratively with staff, Assistant Activities Director, families and community resources.
- Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Activities.
- Requisite knowledge of basketball for the middle school age level
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and other staff.
- Previous experience as a Head Coach preferred.
- Willingness to accept and follow direction.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- General office skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
| Lead 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Middle School / Junior High | JobID: 1484 |
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Position Title: Lead 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Middle School / Junior High
Department: Athletics/Activities
Reports To: Activities Coordinator
Location: District-wide
Assignment: Daily weekday practices, some competition
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: Per certified contract - extracurricular schedule
Union: Unrepresented
Benefits: N/A
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Coach provides leadership and expertise regarding the rules, strategies, and techniques of basketball, utilizing knowledge of the specific equipment, physical fitness and safety to prepare participants mentally and physically. The focus is to condition athletes with developmental and age-appropriate activities that include endurance, strength and agility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Performs other related tasks as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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