Afterschool Middle School Sports Coach

Program Description:
MSCR Offers Middle School Programming for all Middle Schools in The Madison Metropolitan School District. This includes after school sports at each MSCR site. Our programs focus on creating a positive and inclusive environment where kids of all skill levels can thrive and build lifelong skills.

Job Description & Duties:
The Sports Coach is responsible for teaching sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, personal responsibility, and competitiveness to all student-athletes. The coach will also enforce district and department behavioral and academic expectations of student-athletes. The coach is required to engage in academic monitoring with teachers, and other academic support staff. Middle School Sports offerings include: Boy’s & Girl’s Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Kickball, and Volleyball.

Start Date: 9/5/2024

Program Dates:

The sports season includes:

Soccer: September 5-October 19

Volleyball: September 5-October 26

Cross Country: September 5-October 14

Girls Basketball: November 5-January 11

Boys Basketball: January 5-March 8

Flag Football: March 31-May 17
Kickball: TBD

Work Location: East, West, North, South.

  • Locations
  • Hours a Week:

    18.5 hours per week.

  • Work Hours:

    Hours can vary but, generally 3:30pm-6:30pm.

  • Pay Rate:

    $17 per hour.

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    The Sports Coach must have the highly important quality of patience with middle school students.

    Other skills include:
    Knowledge of the sport.
    Serve as a positive role model to the players and parents.
    Teach skills through effectively planned practices at the level appropriate for each member of the team.
    Ability to understand student’s strengths and weaknesses, and promote and maintain motivation in those that they work with.
    Willingness to attend coaches meetings offered by MSCR.
    The ability to work well with children of various ages.
    Willing to learn and follow district rules and guidelines regarding youth sports.
    Prior coaching experience is helpful but not required.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    Previous youth work experience.
    Previous experience coaching sports.

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