8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

• Position Type:
    Athletics/Student Activities/Coaching
  
  
• Date Posted:
    8/28/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Garfield Heights Middle School
  
  
• Closing Date:
    Until Filled
  
    

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S) FOR THE 2025–2026 SCHOOL YEAR:

Position: 8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach
Location: Garfield Heights Middle School
Position Type: Part Time, Stipend

Job Description:

Garfield Heights City Schools is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach to lead and develop our middle school basketball program. The Head Coach will serve as a mentor and role model, promoting athletic development, academic responsibility, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will bring strong basketball knowledge, coaching experience, and the ability to positively influence young student-athletes as they transition into competitive athletics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide vision, leadership, and positive mentorship to middle school student-athletes, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and respect.

• Skill Development: Teach basketball fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning appropriate for middle school athletes.

• Program Management: Plan, organize, and oversee practices, games, and team activities with attention to skill progression and sportsmanship.

• Compliance & Eligibility: Ensure adherence to OHSAA and Garfield Heights City Schools policies, including academic and eligibility standards.

• Game Preparation: Develop practice plans, game strategies, and in-game decision-making to support team success.

• Safety & Supervision: Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment during all practices, games, and travel.

• Collaboration: Work with athletic staff, school administration, and parents to support the basketball program and the development of student-athletes.

• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and the Garfield Heights community to encourage program support.

• Other Duties: Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director or school administration.

Qualifications:

• Valid Pupil Activity Permit with the Ohio Department of Education

• Satisfactory BCI/FBI background checks

• Previous basketball coaching or playing experience preferred (middle school or higher)

• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals and age-appropriate coaching strategies

• Effective communication and organizational skills

• Commitment to promoting academic accountability, sportsmanship, and the well-being of student-athletes

About Our District:

The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first-ring communities of Northeast Ohio, our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, along with a highly regarded preschool program.

As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.

Our district is committed to academic excellence, career readiness, positive behavioral supports, and a wide range of co-curricular offerings. With over 18 varsity sports and numerous award-winning arts and leadership programs, Garfield Heights City Schools provides students with opportunities to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. 
 

Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.

To Apply: On-line