Northwood 7th & 8th Grade Boys JV Basketball (2-3 Positions)

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwood Middle School is hiring 2–3 coaches for its 7th and 8th grade boys junior varsity basketball program for Spring 2027. The coach provides knowledge, motivation, and leadership so students can develop their potential while participating in an athletic environment that supports physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

Coaches instruct athletes in basketball techniques, rules, and safety; organize and conduct practices; supervise athletes during practices, games, camps, travel, and related activities; and support the school's interscholastic program. They promote sportsmanship, healthy lifestyles, ethical conduct, and equitable opportunities, communicate with families, and comply with applicable district, conference, state, and safety requirements. The posting also describes additional duties specific to head coaches, including coordinating schedules, assisting with assistant-coach selection and evaluation, and communicating with athletic and building administration.

Employment terms and salary are governed by the Mead ExtraCurricular Employees Association collective bargaining agreement and Mead School District policies. The stated salary range is $2,981–$4,840 per contract, with placement based in part on documented paid coaching experience. A post-season stipend may be paid for authorized work after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest. Sick leave and benefit eligibility are described for employees who meet the specified conditions; standard benefits listed are medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Applicants must apply through the district's online applicant system and submit a resume, a letter of interest, and at least three professional reference email addresses. The completed application and required materials are due by 11:59 p.m. on November 12, 2026. Employment is contingent on fingerprinting and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Requirements

• Assistant coaches must be at least 19 years old; head coaches must be at least 21 years old.
• Have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Understand the sport, including its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practices, coaching preparation, competitions, and related activities.
• Be able to plan practices and events and organize the materials and personnel needed to carry them out.
• Work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.
• Submit a resume, letter of interest, and at least three professional reference email addresses with the application.
• Complete identity and United States work-authorization verification before employment begins.
• Submit to fingerprinting and obtain Washington State Patrol and FBI clearance as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Type II Driver’s License.
• Previous coaching experience at the secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in the techniques, rules, and safety practices of basketball.
• Develop and organize a practice program and schedule and conduct practices as agreed.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled start of practices or games until all athletes have been picked up, and know where participants are at all times.
• Supervise athletes during practices, games, camps, travel, and other activities connected with athletic events.
• Promote the school's interscholastic program and align the team program with the overall school program.
• Model ethical and moral conduct, including respect for and support of contest officials.
• Promote sportsmanship and appreciation of athletics, and foster pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles to student-athletes.
• Ensure athletes complete required documentation, including medical insurance coverage forms, and pass required medical examinations before the regular practice season.
• Communicate team rules and athletic department guidelines to parents, and discuss student performance or conduct with parents or guardians as necessary.
• Know and follow the student-athlete handbook, state, conference, and district athletic regulations, safety laws, and district policies.
• Follow injury care and prevention procedures and recognize and adhere to athletes' health plans.
• Submit accident reports for injuries to the school principal or designee.
• Provide equal opportunities to athletes in accordance with the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Complete the annual WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved clinic for the coached sport, and complete training required by the District and WIAA.
• Maintain valid first aid and CPR certifications.
• Perform other related duties assigned by district administrators or the Athletic Director.
• For head coach duties: work with the Athletic Director to schedule practices and competitions; assist in selecting and evaluating assistant coaches; assign duties to assistant coaches; determine athlete participation, team level, and playing time with assistant-coach feedback; maintain standards of student behavior and supervise athletes; ensure eligibility lists are prepared and maintained; and communicate with the Athletic Director and Building Administration about athletes and the season.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Sick leave accrual for qualifying employees
• Potential benefit eligibility for qualifying employees who work 630 hours within a school year
• Post-season pay stipend for authorized additional work after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed