7th/8th Grade Basketball Coach

id='p1928_'>7th/8th Grade Basketball Coach JobID: 1928

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

7/16/2026

Location:

Delano Community Ed

Date Available:

10/19/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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7th & 8th Grade Basketball Coach

Season Start Date: October 19, 2026

Practices and games: Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays; times may vary

Description:

The primary responsibility of the 7th & 8th grade Basketball Coach is supervising the participants enrolled in the program during practices and games.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all practices, matches, and tournaments during the season, including both home and away competitions.
• Provide supervision on buses to all away events.
• Assist students in developing and improving various basketball skills.
• Assess students' basketball skills to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop innovative ways to assist beginner and younger students in learning and remembering the rules of the game.
• Identify the best learning styles for each student and adapt coaching methods accordingly.
• Provide a secure and productive learning environment for students.
• Communicate, manage, and work with 7th and 8th grade basketball players and their families.
• Develop a daily practice plan for each practice session.
• Come prepared to each competition with a game plan for the match.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills. Coaching certification preferred.

• Candidates should:

• Have proven experience working as a basketball coach.

• Have previous basketball playing experience.

• Understand the rules of basketball.

• Collaborate with the varsity basketball coach to meet the long-term needs of the basketball program.

• Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of various coaching techniques

• The ability to motivate students

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills

• First Aid and CPR certification preferred

• Physical Demands:

• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to provide own transportation to all practices and competitions.

• Able to lift 50 pounds and move equipment needed for the program

Season Compensation Range: $2,000-$2,500

Application Procedure:

Apply online at https://www.delano.k12.mn.us/employment

Attachment(s):

• 7th & 8th-Grade Basketball Coach - Position Description.pdf