What are the responsibilities and job description for the 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach position at Paw Paw Public Schools?
Title: 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Job Location: Paw Paw High School
Reports To: Athletic Director
Job Type: 2026/2027 Season Contract
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess high school diploma
- Extensive experience playing basketball
- CAP 1 or CAP 2 Certification (prior to season)
- First Aid/CPR Certified (prior to season)
- Strong organizational skills
Must be able to work within a coordinated basketball curriculum from youth – varsity level Strong personal/social skills, w/the ability to effectively communicate with High School Students
Preferences:
- Experience organizing/running practices
- Possesses knowledge of the MHSAA basketball rules and regulations
- Willingness to build meaningful positive relationships with staff and student body
- Possesses the ability to motivate players and coaches to work toward program philosophy/goals
Job Description:
- Coordinate practice plans to build basic basketball knowledge and age appropriate skill sets
- Work within a program philosophy and curriculum that builds upon itself from grades 6‐12
- Be a productive and cohesive coach on a staff that works to develop all players from grades 6‐12
- Coordinate with youth basketball programs and coaches to optimize youth opportunities
- Teach and instruct the game of basketball, while working to develop and emphasize positive
character traits in all athletes
Salary/Benefits: Per VBCEA/PPEA, MEA‐NEA contract Schedule C
Start Date: November, 2026
STATEMENT OF NON‐DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Paw Paw Public School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non‐discrimination policies should be directed to the Executive Director of Business Operations or Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs, 119 Johnson Rd. Paw Paw, MI 49079, 1‐269‐415‐5200.
Salary : $54,896 - $81,986