Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted: 4/2/2025
Location: East Grand Rapids High School
Date Available: November 19, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL
HEAD COACH Summary of the Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coaching Position: Under the supervision of the East Grand Rapids High School (EGRHS) Athletic Director, the girls junior varsity head coach is responsible for the EGRHS girls junior varsity basketball program. The coach will develop individual and team skills and continue to build upon the "Tradition of Excellence" of the East Grand Rapids athletic program. The coach will work in collaboration with the Athletic Director to build fundamental skills and prepare athletes for competition.
Essential Functions and Qualifications: - Ability to effectively communicate and implement a program that fulfills the role of interscholastic athletics in a high school setting
- Ability to lead by example and develop professional, yet meaningful relationships with all stakeholders
- Willingness to implement and sustain a culture of success and accountability that places student development and sportsmanship at the forefront of the program
- Ability to work cooperatively with players, parents, boosters, fans, and the media
- Ability to plan and implement practices that build fundamental skills, and demonstrate an ability to adapt practices and drills to fit the differing levels of abilities of student-athletes and teams
- Willingness and commitment to include equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices
- Ability to encourage student-athletes to participate in basketball and advocate for the continued growth of the program throughout the community
- Willingness to work cooperatively with strength and conditioning coaches to implement an in-season training program
- Willingness and ability to encourage student-athletes to participate in multiple sports/extracurricular activities
- Ability to provide direct supervision of student-athletes
- Ability to maintain inventory, storage of equipment, and the care of facilities
- Willingness to adhere to the processes and procedures as outlined in the East Grand Rapids Coaches handbook
- High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
- Successful basketball coaching experience or college coaching/playing experience (preferred)
- Willingness to have a flexible time commitment
- Knowledge of MHSAA rules and regulations
- CPR/AED certification
- First aid knowledge (preferred)
Reports To: Athletic Director
Compensation: Per Contract Start Date: November 19, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on the recommendation of the Athletic Director)
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at:
Deadline: Until Filled
Attachment(s):
- JV Girls Basketball Head Coach