Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Job Description
Title: Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Location: Greenville High School
Classification: Athletic Coach
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Schedule: Seasonal
Salary: $6,275 - $9,064 per season, based upon relevant prior experience
Benefits: This position does not meet the requirements for benefit eligibility
POSITION SUMMARY: The Varsity Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for leading and managing the high school boys basketball program, including player development, game strategy, and team leadership. The coach will foster a competitive, positive, and sportsmanship-driven environment while ensuring student athletes grow both on and off the court.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned
- Organize and oversee all aspects of the boys varsity basketball program, including tryouts, practices, and games
- Teach fundamental and advanced basketball skills, conditioning, and game strategies
- Develop and implement game strategies and make in-game adjustments
- Promote teamwork, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship among players
- Maintain open communication with players, parents, school administration, and other coaches
- Support student athletes in maintaining strong academic performance and upholding eligibility requirements
- Ensure all safety protocols, school policies, and league regulations are followed
- Assist in fundraising, off-season training, camps, and community engagement initiatives
- Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
- Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred
- Strong knowledge of basketball rules, techniques, and strategies
- Ability to motivate and mentor student athletes
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of MHSAA policies preferred
- Satisfactory background check
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods during practices and games
- Sit for extended periods on buses for away games and tournaments
- Perform and demonstrate basketball skills and movements such as shooting, passing, positioning, and footwork
- Move up and down the court, observe players, and actively engage with them
- React quickly in fast-paced game play to ensure player safety
- Lift and move basketballs, training gear, and other equipment (typically up to 25-50 lbs)
- Project voice loudly and clearly in noisy environments
- Maintain composure under stress
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. |