7th & 8th Grade Basketball Coach
Season Start Date:Â October 19, 2026
Practices and games:Â Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays; times may vary
Description:
The primary responsibility of the 7th & 8th grade Basketball Coach is supervising the participants enrolled in the program during practices and games.
Responsibilities:
- Attend all practices, matches, and tournaments during the season, including both home and away competitions.
- Provide supervision on buses to all away events.
- Assist students in developing and improving various basketball skills.
- Assess students' basketball skills to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop innovative ways to assist beginner and younger students in learning and remembering the rules of the game.
- Identify the best learning styles for each student and adapt coaching methods accordingly.
- Provide a secure and productive learning environment for students.
- Communicate, manage, and work with 7th and 8th grade basketball players and their families.
- Develop a daily practice plan for each practice session.
- Come prepared to each competition with a game plan for the match.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:Â
- Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills. Coaching certification preferred.
- Candidates should:
- Have proven experience working as a basketball coach.
- Have previous basketball playing experience.
- Understand the rules of basketball.
- Collaborate with the varsity basketball coach to meet the long-term needs of the basketball program.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Sound knowledge of various coaching techniques
- The ability to motivate students
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- First Aid and CPR certification preferred
- Physical Demands:
- Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to provide own transportation to all practices and competitions.
- Able to lift 50 pounds and move equipment needed for the program
Season Compensation Range:Â $2,000-$2,500
Application Procedure:
Apply online at https://www.delano.k12.mn.us/employment
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