JV Boys Basketball Coach

Boys Basketball Coach – Merryhill School
What We Offer

Pay range: $30.00 - $45.00
Employee referral bonus
Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment

About the Role
As a JV Boys Basketball Coach at Merryhill School, you will support student-athlete development through engaging, safe, and well-structured basketball instruction. This role blends coaching, mentorship, team leadership, and character development to help students strengthen their athletic skills, build confidence, and take pride in representing their school.
In this role, you will lead practices, prepare students for games, and foster a positive team culture rooted in effort, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect. You will help student-athletes develop basketball fundamentals and competitive readiness while encouraging teamwork, resilience, communication, and a healthy approach to competition.
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You will also:

Lead practices focused on basketball fundamentals, including ball handling, passing, shooting, footwork, rebounding, and defensive positioning
Teach game rules, offensive and defensive strategies, court spacing, communication, and situational decision-making
Prepare students for games through skill development, age-appropriate conditioning, drills, and team-building activities
Manage game-day coaching, including lineups, substitutions, in-game adjustments, and constructive player feedback
Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship and personal growth
Promote student safety by teaching proper techniques, monitoring participation, and reinforcing safe play expectations
Coordinate practice planning, game preparation, team logistics, and equipment with school leadership and athletic staff
Travel with the team to games and events as needed
Maintain professional and proactive communication with students, families, school leadership, and staff
Model exceptional sportsmanship, reliability, leadership, and professionalism
Support students in developing confidence, discipline, teamwork, and pride in representing Merryhill School

What We’re Looking For

Prior experience coaching basketball, or participating in competitive basketball preferred
Strong knowledge of youth basketball fundamentals, rules, practice planning, and age-appropriate skill development
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working with students or student-athletes preferred
Strong communication, organization, and leadership capabilities
Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate team environment
Commitment to student safety, professionalism, sportsmanship, and positive character development
Reliable availability for practices, games, and school athletic events as scheduled
Ability to pass state and federal background checks