Middle School Basketball Coach
Summit Management Consulting · Kimball, MI ·
- Seniority
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- Education
Middle School Basketball Coach
Position Title: Middle School Basketball Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Reports To: Athletic Director
Location: Landmark Academy Kimball, Michigan
Employment Type: Extracurricular/Seasonal
School Year: 2026-27
Employment Type: Extracurricular/Seasonal
School Year: 2026-27
Job Description
Summary/Objective
The Middle School Basketball Coach is responsible for providing a positive, safe, educational, and competitive basketball experience for middle school student-athletes. The coach plans and conducts practices, supervises student-athletes, prepares the team for competition, and promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, personal responsibility, respect, and personal growth.
The coach is expected to support Landmark’s educational mission and athletic program while complying with all school, district, Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), league, and applicable state and federal requirements.
Essential Functions
- Plan and conduct organized basketball practices appropriate to the age and skill level of middle school students
- Teach fundamental basketball skills, rules, strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions
- Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, and respectful athletic environment
- Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, respect, and appropriate conduct
- Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, parents/guardians, school personnel, athletic officials, and opposing teams
- Maintain schedules, rosters, eligibility information, records, or other documentation as required
- Work cooperatively with other coaches, athletic staff, teachers, administrators, and school personnel
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and appropriate coaching techniques
- Maintain any certifications or training required by MHSAA, the school, district, league, or applicable law throughout the coaching assignment
- Complete the required MHSAA sport-specific rules meeting and applicable health and safety/risk-management requirements within the deadlines established by MHSAA
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with middle school-aged students in an educational, athletic, recreational, or community setting
- Knowledge of MHSAA basketball rules and regulations
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Prior completion of applicable MHSAA coaching education or training
Physical Demand
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Demonstrate or observe basketball drills and techniques
- Move throughout gymnasiums, athletic facilities, and other competition environments
- Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move as necessary to perform coaching duties
Work Environment
- The coach will work in school gymnasiums and athletic facilities and may work at off-site competition locations
- The position may involve exposure to loud environments, varying temperatures, physical activity, and other conditions normally associated with athletic practices and competitions
Equal Employment Opportunity
Summit Management Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Summit Management Consulting, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.