About Plainwell Community Schools:

We believe that every student can learn and that our staff play a critical role in that learning. Our staff inspire, engage, and empower every student, every day. We support our students to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Our staff challenge students intellectually and nurture their JOY of learning.

You will enjoy working at PCS if:

You want to be part of a productive, supportive learning community. You love to get into the craft of teaching and learning, and value the human connection that is unique to the profession.

Teaching positions are available at the elementary and secondary levels for the 2025-2026 school year.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma, teaching certificate preferred
Must have high school basketball playing & coaching experience, post secondary experience preferred.
Direct the planning, preparation and coaching activities of the entire basketball program
Know, follow and stay up to date on all MHSAA rules.
Create a positive environment, culture, connection, structure and consistency with athletes and staff.
Stay current in coaching methods.
Coordinate and teach basketball skills and strategies to build a competitive varsity program.
Assemble and guide a cohesive high school and middle school coaching staff
Be able to effectively communicate with the various basketball stakeholders including players, parents, community, and staff.
Experience dealing with difficult situations.
Be able to take and pass MHSAA required AED, CPR, First Aid Training, CAP 1 & 2 training and rules meetings.
Responsible for maintaining an inventory of all equipment and supplies.
Experience with establishing a budget and ordering for yearly needs.
Strong personal/social skills with the ability to effectively communicate using a variety of media and methods.
Willingness to lead and develop sub-varsity programs to feed a successful varsity team.
Possess the ability to motivate athletes/coaches to work toward program philosophies and goals.
Coordinate in-season and out-of-season practice/conditioning opportunities for 6-12th grade.
Knowledge of college recruitment, placement, and scholarships.
Effectively support academics, positive behavior, and character development in all players.
To assist the Athletic Dept. in planning and organization of promotion and participant recruitment and recognition programs pertaining to the sport.
Attend the appropriate meetings pertaining to basketball as scheduled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the school, i.e. rules, clinics, scheduling and league meetings.

STARTING DATE: Season begins November 2025

SALARY: Per Schedule C and based on experience

CLOSING DATE: April 17, 2025

Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach - High School