High School Freshman/Sophomore Boys Basketball Head Coach

Cole Valley Christian Schools•Meridian, ID

1d•$1,500

About The Position

Cole Valley Christian is seeking a spiritually gifted coach who loves Jesus Christ and wants to serve as part of a unified Christian school faculty and coaching staff. The coach will lead the freshman and sophomore boys basketball team, promote the school’s Christian mission, and support student-athletes’ athletic and spiritual development through instruction, motivation, leadership, and discipleship. The position requires 15–20 hours per week during the season, with off-season hours varying. The listed starting date is November 13, 2026, and the end date is March 6, 2027. Salary is $1,500.

Requirements

A testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
Involvement in a local church.
A desire to invest in students and disciple them in their relationship with the Lord.
Spiritual maturity and demonstrated leadership experience.
Previous coaching staff experience at the high school or collegiate level and/or playing experience at the collegiate level.

Nice To Haves

Previous youth discipleship experience.

Responsibilities

Promote consistent philosophies and continuity with the team.
Communicate the program head’s philosophies and vision to parents and the extended school family.
Provide fundamental basketball instruction and motivate athletes to improve.
Build relationships with student-athletes and disciple them in their relationship with Christ.
Organize and lead team game-day activities.
Organize and conduct all in-season practice sessions.
Work with the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach to ensure transportation, facilities, equipment, and safety requirements are met.
Communicate logistics clearly to parents and players, including practice times and locations, meeting times, and travel.
Attend off-season activities as available.
Work with the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach to organize inventory, including team uniform check-in and check-out.
Mentor and support development within the extended coaching staff.