Job Description
JV Girls Basketball Head Coach
Forest Hills Public School District
Northern High - Grand Rapids, Michigan This job is also posted in Forest Hills Public School District Job Board, and Kent ISD
Job Details
Job ID:
5759093
Application Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Jun 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
JV Girls Basketball Head Coach
Northern 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.
Job Summary:
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
