WMS Boys Basketball Helper (6-8) Coach, 202627 season

Location: WestMiddle School

Season Dates: Winter2026

Stipend: $500.00

General Summary

The helper is responsible for helping the coaching staff with each participating student to achieve a high level of skill an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem. The helper reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison.

A commitment of 2-3 days per week is required for coaches (more days welcomed)! These are paid positions receiving a $500 (taxed) stipend.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Adheres to the TCAPS Code of Conduct; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site etc.;
2. Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports ;
3. Helps individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved;
4. Maintains competency in rules rule interpretations meet procedures training techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport;
5. Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches athletic directors/ LEAP Liaison and students to ensure a healthy positive cross-town rivalry;
6. Supports the coaching staff in the conduct of his/her particular sport and the total athletic program;
7. Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach;

Record Keeping Responsibilities - assigned by the head coach could include some or all of the following:

1. Helps maintain accurate statistics records and results of the season;
2. Helps supervise fundraising efforts;
3. Helps with necessary attendance forms insurance records and similar paperwork;
4. Helps in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms equipment and supplies and recommends uniform equipment and supply requests to the coaching staff;
5. Helps the coaching staff in developing a consistent and positive communication through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program;

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

1. Reinforces the coaching staff in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport; if applicable.
2. Reinforces the coaching staff in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students;
3. Helps the coaching staff in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport;

Injury/Safety

1. Helps the coaching staff in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present;
2. Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety;
3. Reports injuries to the trainer if applicable and/or completes and submits accident reports to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director;
4. Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature
5. Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site;
6. Ensures that all windows doors and gates are locked in any area that has been used;

Team Activities

1. Helps the coaching staff with assigned practice sessions and assigned out-of-season conditioning program;
2. Ensures a positive environment free of hazing harassment bullying and intimidating language and behaviors;

Other Duties as Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelors degree preferred
• First aid and CPR training preferred
• Experience in teaching coaching and sports medicine preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate success in area of application