The Role of the Boys Basketball Coach in Deerfield 109

DEERFIELD 109 - MISSION STATEMENT
Provide the highest quality educational experiences that engage, inspire and empower each student to excel and contribute in a changing world.

DEERFIELD 109 - VISION STATEMENT
District 109 students will excel and contribute when they have the knowledge and skills to be:

Lifelong learners
Critical and creative thinkers
Effective communicators
Collaborative workers
Self-directed learners
Respectful and responsible members of society

GENERAL INFORMATION
TITLE: Seasonal - Boys Basketball Coach - 8th Grade
DEPARTMENT:  N/A
LICENSURE: N/A
ENDORSEMENT:  N/A
CLASSIFICATION:  Classified
FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:  Building Principal or Designee
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A
RATE OF PAY: $4800.00 stipend that is paid upon full completion of the stipend duties.
WORK HOURS: Seasonal and to be determined in collaboration with the Building Principal
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma and the ability to positively interact with staff and students between the ages of 11 and 14

PLACEMENT: Shepard Middle School

JOB OVERVIEW
The 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the middle school boys basketball program in a manner that supports student-athlete development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development. The season begins in the third week of October and concludes in the third week of January. Practices are held after school on non-game days, with no practices scheduled on Wednesdays. The coach is responsible for preparing student-athletes for practices and competitions while providing a positive, safe, and developmentally appropriate athletic experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and conduct organized, developmentally appropriate practices that teach basketball fundamentals, team concepts, game strategies, and proper techniques.
Prepare and coach the team during scheduled competitions, including developing lineups and game plans, providing instruction and feedback, and promoting appropriate sportsmanship.
Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes teamwork, responsibility, effort, respect, character, and the overall growth of middle school student-athletes.
Provide appropriate supervision and maintain a safe and supportive environment during practices, games, and other team activities while following District and school expectations for student participation and conduct.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Middle School - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - 2026/2027