APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S) FOR THE 2025–2026 SCHOOL YEAR:
Position: High School Boys Varsity Head Basketball Coach
Location: Garfield Heights High School
Position Type: Part Time, Stipend
Job Description:
Garfield Heights City Schools is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach to lead our high school program. The Head Coach will serve as a mentor and role model, fostering athletic excellence, academic accountability, teamwork, and personal development for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, coaching expertise, and a commitment to upholding all Garfield Heights City Schools policies while promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and integrity on and off the court.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to student-athletes while promoting character development, teamwork, and respect.
Program Development: Plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive boys’ basketball program that supports skill development, competitive success, and long-term growth of players.
Compliance & Eligibility: Ensure all players meet academic and eligibility requirements in accordance with OHSAA and Garfield Heights City Schools policies.
Practice & Game Preparation: Design and execute structured practice plans, develop game strategies, and make in-game decisions to maximize team performance.
Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise assistant coaches to support program goals and ensure continuity across all levels of boys’ basketball.
Safety & Conduct: Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment during all practices, games, travel, and team activities.
Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, families, school staff, alumni, and the community to generate support for the basketball program.
Athletic Development: Collaborate with the athletic department on strength and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risks.
Program Operations: Manage scheduling, team communications, and coordination of equipment and uniforms.
Professional Growth: Stay current with coaching strategies, OHSAA regulations, and best practices in basketball coaching and youth development.
Other Duties: Perform other related 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
Prior high school or collegiate coaching experience preferred (minimum 3–5 years strongly encouraged)
Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, strategy, and player development
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, families, and staff
Demonstrated commitment to academic success, sportsmanship, and student well-being
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
