How to hire a middle school coach

How to hire a middle school coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step middle school coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a middle school coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new middle school coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the middle school coach you need to hire. Certain middle school coach roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect middle school coach also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of middle school coaches and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Middle School Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Middle School Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-33
   Coach	The main responsibility of a coach is to motivate an individual or an entire team. Coaches are focused on improving the performance and skills of athletes by conducting training sessions, coordinating practice drills, and providing guidance... Show more	$12-31
   Head Basketball Coach	Head Basketball Coaches are responsible for training and guiding athletes in achieving skills, sportsmanship, and discipline in the basketball sport. Their duties include organizing basketball programs, demonstrating individual and team development techniques, communicating team regulations and rules, and conducting basketball tryouts... Show more	$13-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Student Athletes
   • CPR
   • Role Model
   • Professional Development
   • Soccer
   • Kids
   • Skill Development
   • Work Ethic
   • JV
   • Public Schools
   • Mathematics
   • Math
   • Softball
   • Leadership

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by school and district supervisors such as organizing and managing elementary school mathematics information nights.
   • Coach championship middle school track and field teams.
   • Train players in all aspects of the game of softball.
   • Establish softball concepts and exercise drills to ensure muscle memory techniques.
   • Improve athlete performances at conference, regional, and state championship meets.
   • Adhere to NCAA rules and assist the head coach with workouts, equipment, and individual athlete scoring.

   More middle school coach duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your middle school coach job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A middle school coach salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a middle school coach in Kansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level middle school coach usually earns less than a senior-level middle school coach. Additionally, a middle school coach with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average middle school coach salary

   $44,690yearly

   $21.49 hourly rate

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   Entry-level middle school coach salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average middle school coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$63,650	$31
   2	Massachusetts	$58,663	$28
   3	District of Columbia	$57,486	$28
   4	New Jersey	$56,751	$27
   5	California	$54,013	$26
   6	Arizona	$52,429	$25
   7	Pennsylvania	$51,745	$25
   8	Washington	$50,098	$24
   9	Texas	$47,311	$23
   10	Minnesota	$47,015	$23
   11	Maryland	$44,876	$22
   12	Colorado	$44,658	$21
   13	Florida	$39,922	$19
   14	Kentucky	$38,325	$18
   15	Missouri	$36,022	$17
   16	Michigan	$35,907	$17
   17	Kansas	$32,389	$16
   18	Indiana	$31,972	$15
   19	Montana	$27,977	$13

   Average middle school coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Friends Select School	$76,331	$36.70	1
   2	Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	$63,359	$30.46	3
   3	Eastern Kentucky University	$60,271	$28.98	17
   4	KIPP Nashville	$56,868	$27.34	10
   5	Chaminade High School	$55,319	$26.60	4
   6	Aspire Public Schools	$54,325	$26.12	22
   7	French American International School	$53,509	$25.73	5
   8	Henry Clay High School	$53,453	$25.70	40
   9	Amplify	$52,940	$25.45
   10	YES Prep Public Schools	$52,839	$25.40	4
   11	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES	$52,121	$25.06
   12	Oaks Christian School	$51,335	$24.68
   13	Broward County Public Schools	$51,224	$24.63	25
   14	KIPP DC	$50,645	$24.35	45
   15	Air System Components	$50,541	$24.30
   16	Hartford Public Schools	$49,230	$23.67	15
   17	Jasper County	$48,458	$23.30
   18	Crescent City Schools	$48,428	$23.28	2
   19	Milwaukee School of Engineering	$47,107	$22.65
   20	Charter Schools USA	$46,913	$22.55

4. Writing a middle school coach job description

   A good middle school coach job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a middle school coach job description:

   Middle school coach job description example

   JOIN OUR NETWORK OF REGIONAL SUBSTITUTE COACHES! Be Part of Our Movement to Inspire the Next Generation
   WHO WE ARE Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving five ultimate impacts: Enhancing emotional intelligence Creating a positive sense of self Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities Narrowing the income inequality gaps Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.
   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Do you love creating enriching games and activities for young students outside of the classroom? Want to stay active and have a blast facilitating sports and fitness games? If so, then we have the role for you! We are hiring part-time coaches who are reliable, responsible, and willing to work in a variety of programs across New York City. If you’re willing to travel around the city and work with different groups of kids, apply now!
   About the role: The Regional Sub role is designed for someone who can be both a recess coach and an after school sports / enrichment coach. Our regional subs would be responsible for working 2-3 days per week, preferably 9-6pm. They would be assigned to “home base” locations for a recess site in the morning (9am-1pm) and an after school site in the afternoon (2-6pm) within their designated region. The current regions for coverage are: Manhattan & Bronx, or Manhattan & Brooklyn. If there is a coach absent at another program, the Regional Sub will be reassigned to cover their recess and / or after school programs if it’s within their region. The boroughs you would travel to would be established during the onboarding process.
   Regional subs would be working closely with our program management team and scheduling manager to ensure available shifts are covered, and the on-site expectations at each location are met for the program type. Regional subs would implement a series of age-appropriate group games and activities across programs for children and young adults from Kindergarten to middle school. Typically, our coaches work anywhere from 2-3 days and 10-20 hours per week (depending on availability and skill set) at a competitive daily rate.
   Position Responsibilities: Commit to a weekly schedule of recess & after school (5-8 hours per day, 2-3 days per week) at assigned schools located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills to respond quickly to our scheduling team and stay flexible with scheduling changes Travel within two boroughs each day to support different programs and lead sports / fitness activities Lead age-appropriate lessons for kids ages 4-13 in our after school programs Implement a curriculum of engaging, skill-based activities that can be adapted to children’s various learning styles and developmental needs Display patience and utilize positive behavior management skills to manage children’s behaviors and respond to their needs
   Qualifications: If you have experience leading games for large groups of kids, want to become a stronger coach, or already have a background as a recess & after school coach, this role is for you!
   Weekly Schedule: Our sports coaches are expected to work 2-3 days per week with a recess and after school shift on each day.
   Compensation: This is a part-time, daily position. We offer a competitive daily rate of $125-$150 per day depending on experience and skill set.
   WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU Our ideal coach would meet some or all of the following qualifications: Experience coaching/teaching groups of elementary and/or middle school children Possess at least two years of prior coaching/teaching experience in summer camps, recess, PE, or after school Possess strong interpersonal skills to relate to younger children, work with different age groups, and partner with school staff to support children’s physical and emotional needs Be available to work Monday - Friday during recess hours and after school hours (8am-6pm) to teach lessons and facilitate groups games with a variety of students
   OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.
   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our employees. We recruit employees from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find middle school coaches for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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   • Post your middle school coach job on Zippia to find and recruit middle school coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with middle school coach candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new middle school coach

   Once you've found the middle school coach candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new middle school coach. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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