Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach at the middle school level provides education, leadership, supervision, and organization for the assigned interscholastic team. The assistant coach works under the direction of the head coach and building athletic director, supervises student athletes and managers at practices, games, travel, and other school-sanctioned events, and supports the district and building’s philosophy and goals for student activities. The basketball season runs November 2–December 17, 2026. Practices are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; games are held Mondays and Thursdays. 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. The Olympia School District encourages candidates who can contribute to increasing staff diversity to apply and identify relevant strengths and experiences. The district provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Successful prior experience as a head or assistant coach in the designated sport or activity.
Prior experience coaching at the middle-school level or above.
Ability 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.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Current WIAA/OSD head injury or concussion education; current WIAA concussion and sudden cardiac arrest certifications are required before the first practice.
Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
Ability to supervise student athletes in all settings.
Skills in motivating student athletes; communicating with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds; directing and evaluating assistant coaches and support personnel; organizing and managing an interscholastic sport; and supporting district and building goals for student activities.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships, and meet schedules and deadlines.
Three coaching reference forms and/or letters.
Resume.
First Aid/CPR card.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and organization for 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 and community involvement.
Coordinate with the head coach to ensure equipment and facilities are safe and maintained; 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 rule violations or suspected violations to the head coach and building athletic director or assistant principal.
Attend league meetings related to the assigned sport or activity as directed and approved by the building athletic director or 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 to receive or provide information and meet credential requirements.