Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Summit Management Consulting · Kimball, MI ·
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Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Position Title: Varsity Boys 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 Varsity Basketball Coach is responsible for providing a positive, safe, educational, and competitive basketball experience for student-athletes. The coach plans and conducts practices, supervises student-athletes, prepares the team for competition, develops individual and team skills, and promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, personal responsibility, respect, and personal growth.
The coach is expected to support the school'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, organize, and conduct effective basketball practices appropriate for varsity level
- Develop individual and team skills, strategies, conditioning, and game preparation
- Establish team goals and expectations consistent with the school's educational and athletic mission
- Prepare student-athletes for scheduled games, tournaments, and competitions
- Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, games, tournaments, and other team activities.
- Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, and respectful athletic environment.
- Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, discipline, respect, and appropriate conduct.
- Establish and communicate team rules, expectations, schedules, and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, strategies, and coaching techniques
- Ability to develop and implement effective practice and game plans
- Ability to effectively instruct, motivate, evaluate, and supervise student-athletes
- Ability to communicate clearly with students, families, staff, officials, and administrators
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students
- Ability to work effectively as part of an athletic department and school team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and school information
- Ability to respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations
- Ability to successfully complete all required MHSAA and CAP requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous varsity or high school basketball coaching experience
- Previous experience coaching or working with high school-aged student-athletes
- Demonstrated knowledge of MHSAA basketball rules and regulations
- Experience developing student-athletes and building a successful basketball program
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Prior completion of MHSAA coaching education, CAP, or related training
- Experience coordinating with assistant coaches and other levels of a basketball program
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 facilities and may work at off-site at practice and competition locations
- The position may involve exposure to loud environments, varying temperatures, physical activity, and other conditions normally associated with 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.