Assistant Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Lexington Middle School

Job Description

The Assistant Middle School Boys Basketball Coach supports the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and implementing a competitive basketball program that promotes athletic development, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and academic success. The assistant coach helps develop student-athletes' basketball skills while serving as a positive role model and supporting the overall mission and values of Lexington Middle School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices, drills, conditioning, and skill-development activities.

• Teach fundamental basketball skills, including shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, defense, and offensive strategies.

• Assist with game preparation, player rotations, scouting, and in-game coaching responsibilities as directed by the Head Coach.

• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and positive behavior among student-athletes.

• Monitor student-athlete academic performance, attendance, eligibility, and conduct.

• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, team meetings, travel, and other basketball-related activities.

• Assist with equipment management, uniforms, facilities, and other program-related responsibilities.

• Communicate professionally and appropriately with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, school administration, parents, and student-athletes.

• Follow all school, district, athletic department, and applicable state athletic association policies and procedures.

• Maintain required coaching certifications, CPR/First Aid training, and other district-required credentials.

• Attend required meetings, training sessions, and athletic department activities.

• Support the Head Coach in creating a safe, positive, structured, and developmentally appropriate environment for middle school athletes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, and strategies.

• Previous basketball playing or coaching experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with middle school students, parents, and school personnel.

• Strong leadership, organization, teamwork, and classroom-management skills.

• Commitment to student-athlete development, academic achievement, and positive character building.

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

• Ability to meet district employment requirements and complete all required background checks, certifications, and coaching training.

Expectations

The Assistant Coach is expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, integrity, and a commitment to the development of student-athletes both on and off the court. The coach must support the Head Coach's program expectations, follow the athletic department's communication procedures, and prioritize student safety, academic success, and character development.

Reports To: Head Boys Basketball Coach and Athletic Director

Position Type: Part-time, seasonal coaching position

Work Schedule: Afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends as required for practices, games, meetings, and other team activities.