Girls JV Basketball Coach 2024-25

Ingham Intermediate School District - Lansing, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Lansing, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Girls JV Basketball Coach for the 2024-25 season at Waverly High School is responsible for developing and leading the junior varsity basketball team. This part-time, seasonal position requires effective communication with students, parents, and other coaches, as well as the ability to create a positive and safe environment for student-athletes. The coach will focus on skill development, teamwork, and adherence to athletic policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players throughout tryouts and the season.
• Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and the Athletic Director.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge base of best practices specific to coaching.
• Support and collaborate with coaches in other athletic programs.
• Model and teach skills necessary for success in basketball.
• Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements.
• Understand and apply Waverly policies and procedures as they relate to athletics.
• Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct.
• Connect athletic experiences with life experiences.
• Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players.
• Develop rapport with the Waverly community, including administration, coaches, parents, and students.
• Model good sportsmanship at all times.
• Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student-athletes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Playing experience at the high school or college level and/or coaching experience required.
• Proof of First Aid and CPR certification prior to the first day of coaching.
• Completion of an online concussion training course from either the CDC or the National Federation of State High School Associations prior to the first day of coaching.
• Attendance at MHSAA Cap Program or willingness to attend.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms.
• Demonstrate character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.

Benefits

• Seasonal employment with a competitive salary based on the Schedule B Master pay schedule.