What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Girls Basketball Coach position at Suttons Bay Middle School?
Suttons Bay Public Schools is hiring a Middle School Girls Basketball Coach to lead our team for the 2026-27 school year. Candidates must be student centered, be a positive role model, community focused, and be able to encourage and help our student athletes grow their skills in the game of basketball. Coaching experience is preferred, although those who have played the game will also be considered.
Qualifications:
- Experience coaching the sport preferred
- Experience working with middle school age student athletes
- Strong, positive, leadership and organizational skills
- Must pass a state and federal background check
Performance Responsibilities:
- Must conduct regular practice and team conditioning (some practice and conditioning may happen out of season)
- Ability to motivate and lead student athletes
- Instruct the team on game strategies, techniques and skill building under the varsity coach's direction
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and sportsmanship
- Adhere to the MHSAA Coaches Guidebook and Suttons Bay Coaches Handbook
- Act as a positive role model on and off the field
- Engage with local and community programs related to the sport
- Maintain competency in MHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport
- Communicate effectively with the Athletic Department and Varsity Coach regarding scheduling, budget, injuries, etc.
- Communicate effectively with Suttons Bay Athletic Boosters in support of their program
- Communicate effectively with parents and the community regarding all aspects of the program
- Follow district policies and procedures regarding facility use, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, etc.
- Provide adequate supervision of events until all athletes have left the facilities
- Maintain adequate records of rosters, stats and awards
- Effectively recognize the efforts of student-athletes and plan special events in this regard (banquets, parent night, etc.)
- Establish and maintain the importance of the meaning of student-athlete, including check-ins with all stakeholders about student eligibility
- Must be CPR and First Aid Certified
Terms of Employment
- Part-time, sport season position
- Pay is based on Schedule B of the SBEA contract
- Athletic positions are for a period of one season (school year) and require yearly Board of Education approval with positive evaluations