MS Boys' Basketball Coach

RIVERVALLEYSCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Position: Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Location:River Valley Middle/High School

Compensation: According to the River Valley Coaching Compensation Scale

Qualifications

ü Has a high school diploma or its equivalency.

ü Has playing experience in sport.

ü Demonstrated coaching experience and knowledge of MHSAA standards and guidelines.

ü Has excellent communication skills.

ü Has the ability to develop professional working relationships with staff parents students and community members.

ü Commitment to building a strong partnership between River Valley and New Buffalo high school programs and athletic departments through a cooperative agreement that requires excellent communication and collaboration skills with both districts.

ü Has the ability to work as a team with other coaching staff and school administrators.

ü Has experience working with middle/high school students.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

ü Reliable regular and punctual on-site attendance is required to perform the essential functions duties and responsibilities of a coach.

ü Take all necessary precautions to provide for the health and safety of athletes and to protect equipment materials and facilities - including taking inventories.

ü Develop and implement engaging and effective practice and game plans.

ü Help establish and communicate clear objectives for all athletes.

ü Help to provide individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each athlete.

ü Monitor and evaluate the progress of individual athletes; and use the information to adjust coaching strategies.

ü Manage athletes behavior by modeling teaching expecting and enforcing behavioral expectations in a firm fair friendly manner so kids can fulfill their potential as adults.

ü Participate in team coaches and parent meetings.

ü Help communicate necessary information regularly to athletes parents and colleagues regarding athlete progress needs and scheduling updates.

ü Model teach expect and enforce good sportsmanship.

ü Perform other duties as assigned.

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS must apply through Red Rover: upload your letter of interest resume reference letters transcripts and other pertinent information directly to your application.

Questions may be directed to Colby Caid Athletic Director at or email him at

Date of Posting: May 7 2026 Deadline Date: