Basketball Coach (Part-Time, Seasonal) – 6th Grade Boys

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time/Seasonal

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

Purpose

The 6th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach teaches fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship to young athletes. This part-time role focuses on developing players' abilities on the court while promoting a positive environment, academic discipline, and personal growth. 

Key Responsibilities

Player Development & Team Management

• Develop a strategic plan with the Athletic Director for year-round player development, future scholarship tracking, and a winning program.
• Coordinate scheduling for games, practices, bus trips, and equipment purchasing with the Activities Director.
• Evaluate assistant coaches at the end of the season.
• Enforce student participation in mandatory team fundraising efforts.
• Distribute the Student Athletic Handbook and ensure all player forms are signed and filed.

Operations & Financial Admin

• Submit the completed team roster at least two (2) weeks before the first game.
• Collect player activity fees and turn them in to Ms. Jackson.
• Manage, track, and maintain all issued equipment and uniforms, submitting a final inventory at the end of the season.
• Contact the building principal at least one (1) week in advance if games or practices conflict with teaching time or staff meetings.

Safety, Compliance & Rules

• Follow and enforce all athletic office and school principal policies.
• Comply with the University Academy academic grade check policy every three (3) weeks.
• Complete mandatory online concussion training.
• Immediately report any game or practice injuries to the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer and complete incident reports.

State Association (MSHSAA) & Tech Requirements

• Log into the MSHSAA website to input game scores and rate game officials.
• Complete the required MSHSAA Online Rules Review.
• Write a paragraph-form game summary and stat breakdown for the Athletic Director immediately after each game for school media/TVs.

Other Duties

Complete any other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience in coaching youth basketball or similar sports preferred
• Strong knowledge of basketball rules, techniques, and strategies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes
• Reliable, responsible, and able to commit to the seasonal schedule
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and youth safety screening. 
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus
• Passion for youth development and sports education.