2026-2027 Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Lansing School District·Lansing, Michigan
Lansing School District·Lansing, Michigan
The coach is responsible for recruiting and leading the basketball team to a competitive record while ensuring all players maintain academic eligibility. They must also organize practices, games, and offseason training sessions in compliance with MHSAA policies.
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring athletic coaches. These individual will be responsible for supporting their team(s) success, including in the classroom. In particular, the coach will be expected to recruit a full team, coach their team to a competitive record, and ensure their team is academically successful for the whole season. They will also be encouraged to provide offseason training opportunities and expected to lead in-season tutoring, in accordance with MHSAA policies. \n
Previous successful coaching experience Knowledge of high-quality coaching tactics and practice drills Knowledge of MHSAA & LSD rules and policies CPR Certification & first aid training Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
Preferred Qualifications: Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate Successful NCAA athletic career
Job Responsibilities Lead and support your team(s) throughout the entire season Recruit a full team of players by the first day of the season, including running competitive tryouts if necessary Coach your team(s) to a winning record, with the goal of reaching and excelling in postseason play Ensure all your players are academically eligible and successful throughout the entire season Organize and communicate consistent practice and competitive game schedules in collaboration with the Athletic Director Maintain and distribute team equipment and jerseys at the beginning and end of the season Organize and operate offseason conditioning, training, and clinics for both team members and community members Abide by all MHSAA policies and regulations Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
\n $1,877 - $8,919 one-time Stipend depends on co-curricular amount associated with the sport per the LSEA contract \n At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
Candidates must have previous successful coaching experience and knowledge of MHSAA rules and coaching tactics. A valid Michigan Teacher Certificate is preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification is required.
Market context
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