LHS 4th Asst. Boys' Basketball Coach

Nine Mile Falls School District•Nine Mile Falls, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The fourth assistant coaching assignment at Lakeside High School supports the boys basketball program and is contingent on student participation numbers under the Coaches Agreement. If participation permits a C-Team, the fourth assistant serves as its coach and plans and leads practices in coordination with the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. The coach also helps lead assigned practices and teaches the basketball fundamentals and team concepts students need to prepare for competition. The position includes supervising student-athletes during assigned activities, making appropriate competition decisions consistent with the Head Varsity Coach’s philosophy, and promoting safety, accountability, teamwork, leadership, respect, and sportsmanship. The coach follows district, school, league, and WIAA rules and requirements and completes required training and certifications. The season is Winter 2026/2027, and the work location is Lakeside High School. The salary range is $2,063 to $2,438. Placement is at Step 0 of the Coaches Agreement unless experience documentation is received in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Paid sick leave is provided per Initiative 1433.

Requirements

Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification before the start of the season.
Ability to meet Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint-clearance requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to complete required WIAA coaching education and district-directed training.
Knowledge of safe and effective basketball fundamentals, techniques, training practices, and game strategies.
Ability to plan and conduct organized practices and appropriately supervise student-athletes.
Ability to instruct, motivate, supervise, and communicate effectively with high school-aged students.
Commitment to student safety, positive relationships, sportsmanship, and equitable treatment of students.

Nice To Haves

Experience participating in or coaching basketball at the high school, collegiate, club, or comparable level.
Experience working with high school-aged students.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct developing student-athletes.
Skill in teaching basketball fundamentals, individual development, and team concepts.
A student-centered approach that promotes confidence, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Ability to support the Head Varsity Coach in maintaining a positive, organized, competitive, and inclusive basketball program.
Ability to develop character and promote positive lifelong habits through athletics.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, coaches, school staff, officials, and administration.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach with the Lakeside High School boys basketball program.
Serve as the C-Team Coach if student participation numbers permit.
Plan and conduct C-Team practices in coordination with the Head Varsity Coach and the overall goals of the boys basketball program.
Teach basketball fundamentals, individual skills, team concepts, conditioning, game preparation, and sportsmanship.
Prepare student-athletes for competition through organized, developmentally appropriate, and safe practices.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, locker-room use, and other assigned team activities.
Make appropriate coaching decisions during competitions while supporting the Head Varsity Coach’s philosophy and expectations.
Promote accountability, teamwork, leadership, respect, sportsmanship, and a positive team culture; maintain appropriate discipline and model professional, respectful conduct.
Communicate participation expectations, team rules, schedules, and eligibility requirements to student-athletes and families.
Monitor student eligibility and support academic, attendance, conduct, and participation expectations.
Prioritize student safety and follow district procedures for injuries, concussion management, sudden cardiac arrest awareness, emergency response, and reporting concerns.
Communicate regularly with the Head Varsity Coach about practices, competitions, student-athlete development, concerns, and program needs.
Follow applicable WIAA, league, district, school, and athletic-department rules, procedures, and expectations.
Maintain required certifications and complete required district and WIAA training.
Assist with equipment, uniforms, inventory, facility use, transportation coordination, scheduling, and team records as assigned.
Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, coaching staff, officials, school personnel, and administration.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Head Varsity Coach or Athletic Director.