Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Job Details Job ID: 5851688 Application Deadline: Aug 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jul 24, 2026 Starting Date: To Be Determined Locations Central High - Grand Rapids, Michigan Job Description Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Central High School Reports To: Athletic Director and Principal Salary: As described in the supplemental contract of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Forest Hills NEA-MEA District Association.

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. Preferred Qualifications: - Excellent communication skills with parents and students required - Basketball and/or coaching experience preferred - First aid and CPR knowledge preferred Essential Job Functions: - Develop and communicate clear and specific goals for the team and individual players - Develop the skills of players specific to basketball - Establish a team that demonstrates good sportsmanship - Maintain open and honest communication with students, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director - Create an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image - Demonstrate understanding of leadership best practices specific to the sport and age group - Support student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements - Develop the knowledge and understanding of Forest Hills Public Schools policies and procedures as it applies to athletics - Promote and enforce the student-athlete code of conduct - Connect athletic experiences with life experiences - Provide an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players - Model good sportsmanship always - Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for student athletes - Ability to commit to a flexible time commitment - Consistent and reliable attendance - Perform other duties as assigned Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate. Evaluation: Annually by either athletic director and/or principal Terms of Employment: The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210. Seasonal position. The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services. Position Type: Part-Time Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching Contact Information Kayla Bruley 620 Forest Hill Ave SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Phone: (616) 493-8800 Email: [email protected]