Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach at the middle school level provides education, leadership, supervision, and organization for the assigned interscholastic team. The role works under the direction of the head coach and building athletic director and supports the district and building philosophy and objectives for student activities. The basketball season runs November 2 through December 17, 2026. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; games are on Mondays and Thursdays. Required coaching application attachments are a resume, three coaching reference forms and/or letters, and a First Aid/CPR card. Current First Aid/CPR and WIAA Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest certifications are required before the first practice. Additional WIAA/OSD training requirements must be completed within the first three weeks of the season.

Requirements

Successful prior experience as a head or assistant coach in the designated sport or activity.
Prior coaching experience at the middle-school level or above.
Demonstrated ability and knowledge to work and communicate successfully with middle school athletes, coaches, parents, administrators, and community members.
Knowledge of middle school sports philosophy and sport rules and regulations.
Ability to supervise student athletes in all settings.
Skills to motivate student athletes; communicate with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds; direct and evaluate assistant coaches and support personnel; organize and manage the assigned interscholastic sport or activity; and support district and building goals for student activities.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, build cooperative professional relationships, and meet schedules and deadlines.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Current WIAA/OSD Head Injury/Concussion Education.
Current WIAA Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest certifications before the first practice.
Complete additional WIAA/OSD training requirements within the first three weeks of the season.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and organize the assigned sport or activity as directed by the head coach and building athletic director.
Supervise athletes and managers before, during, and after practices, conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other school-sanctioned events.
Maintain current knowledge of WIAA, state, league, and district rules related to the sport, student participation, and parent/community involvement.
Coordinate with the head coach to maintain equipment and facilities in safe condition and manage equipment repair and maintenance as required.
Report unsafe equipment or facilities verbally and in writing to the head coach and building administration.
Teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to athletes and assistant coaches.
Report injuries within 24 hours using the OSD Accident Report Form and established process.
Monitor student compliance with the OSD Athletic Code, OSD Student Rights and Responsibilities, building and team rules, and WIAA rules.
Immediately report violations or suspected violations of established rules to the head coach and building athletic director/assistant principal.
Attend league meetings related to the assigned sport or activity as directed and approved by the building athletic director/assistant principal.
Assist other personnel as needed to support completion of their work.
Participate in meetings such as parent conferences, professional development, hearings, and site meetings.