Junior-High Girls' Basketball Coach
About The Position
Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a head coach for its girls’ basketball program for the 2027–2028 school year. The school is a Poudre School District charter school serving approximately 300 students in grades 7 and 8, with a college-preparatory, classically oriented liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment. Its teams compete in the Northern Plains Middle Level Association and the Junior Patriot League. The head coach is primarily responsible for planning, training, and coordinating activities for junior-high student-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing an excellent scholar-athlete experience, committed to the school’s mission and goals, and willing to follow NPMLA procedures and policies. This is a regular, part-time, stipend position with variable hours. The position reports to the athletic director. The pay range is $2,000–$2,500; starting compensation is $2,000 and may be higher based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment. The application deadline is December 1, 2026, and may be extended at the school’s discretion. A complete application must include a letter of application, a resume with three references, and a statement of coaching philosophy. The employer utilizes E-Verify.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Technical knowledge of basketball and experience working with student-athletes.
- Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
- A verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, sportsmanship, and character development.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
- Full background check required for hire.
- CPR and first aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Ability to move safely in athletic workspaces.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher.
- Experience working with K–12 students.
Responsibilities
- Plan, train, and coordinate activities for junior-high student-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff.
- Work with student-athletes to develop basketball skills, knowledge, and virtues.
- Communicate with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
- Work with the coaching staff to implement training and game plans.
- Follow NPMLA procedures and policies and support the mission and goals of Liberty Common Junior High School.
Benefits
- Employer contributions to the employee’s Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement account.
- Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
