Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

We appreciate your interest in employment with Kalama School District. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Season begin date: Approximately November 2025

Season end date: Approximately March 2026

Salary: $2,155 - $2,500 Depending On Verifiable Relevant Experience

*Season will include summer camp duties

DESCRIPTION: 

• Provides instruction to students in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport

• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises 

• Assesses students' skills, monitors students during competition and practice

• Provides determining game strategy

• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury

• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials and spectators

• Supervises and maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security

• Distributes and collects equipment, supplies and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach

• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times

• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies

• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records

• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities

• Must complete SafeSchools training prior to the beginning of the sport's season

• Ensure that all student-athletes are fully cleared in accordance with school policies, including academic performance, attendance, and behavior standards, prior to participating in games/meets/performances/matches.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• High School diploma or GED

• Per WIAA - minimum age for head coach is 21 years of age, assistant coach is 19 years of age  

• Previous Coaching experience preferred

• Reasoning ability

• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED

• Previous Coaching experience preferred

• Reasoning Ability

• Ability to communicate with high school students, parents, coaches and staff

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current CPR/First Aid card

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.  Ability to speak effectively to administration, staff, students and parents.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skills in reading, understanding and following safety rules and regulations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students and staff.

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies

• Ability to work independently and to communicate proactively
   

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.   Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Requires some travel. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.     

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Work is predominantly in athletic rooms and outside on athletic field(s). Temperature – normal climate, occasional adverse weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). 

Salary : $2,155 - $2,500