2nd Asst LHS Boys Basketball Coach

Nine Mile Falls School District • Nine Mile Falls, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the LHS 2nd Assistant Boys Basketball Coach and C-Team Head Coach. The role focuses on developing student-athletes' fundamentals, confidence, discipline, and sense of belonging within the Lakeside basketball program. The coach will provide effective instruction, set meaningful expectations, recognize progress, and guide students in responding to setbacks, contributing to a team, and representing their school and community. The coaching philosophy emphasizes building resilient, accountable, and confident young people through athletics.

Requirements

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification before the start of the season.
• Ability to meet Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint-clearance requirements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete required WIAA coaching education and district-directed training.
• Knowledge of safe and effective basketball fundamentals, techniques, training practices, and game strategies.
• Ability to plan and conduct organized practices and provide appropriate supervision of student-athletes.
• Ability to instruct, motivate, supervise, and communicate effectively with high school-aged students.
• Commitment to student safety, positive relationships, sportsmanship, and equitable treatment of students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience participating in or coaching basketball at the high school, collegiate, club, or comparable level.
• Experience working with high school-aged students.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct developing student-athletes.
• Skill in teaching basketball fundamentals, individual development, and team concepts.
• A student-centered approach that promotes confidence, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
• Ability to support the Head Varsity Coach in maintaining a positive, organized, competitive, and inclusive basketball program.
• Ability to develop character and promote positive lifelong habits through athletics.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, coaches, school staff, officials, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach with the Lakeside High School boys basketball program.
• Serve as the C-Team Head Coach if student participation numbers permit.
• Plan and conduct C-Team practices in coordination with the Head Varsity Coach and the overall goals of the boys basketball program.
• Provide instruction in basketball fundamentals, individual skills, team concepts, conditioning, game preparation, and sportsmanship.
• Prepare student-athletes for competition through organized, developmentally appropriate, and safe practices.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, locker-room use, and other assigned team activities.
• Make appropriate coaching decisions during C-Team competitions while supporting the philosophy and expectations established by the Head Varsity Coach.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, leadership, respect, sportsmanship, and a positive team culture.
• Maintain appropriate team discipline and model professional and respectful conduct.
• Communicate participation expectations, team rules, schedules, and eligibility requirements to student-athletes and families.
• Monitor student eligibility and support student-athletes in meeting academic, attendance, conduct, and participation expectations.
• Prioritize student safety and follow district procedures concerning injuries, concussion management, sudden cardiac arrest awareness, emergency response, and the reporting of concerns.
• Communicate regularly with the Head Varsity Coach regarding practices, competitions, student-athlete development, concerns, and program needs.
• Follow applicable WIAA, league, district, school, and athletic-department rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain required certifications and complete all required district and WIAA training.
• Assist with equipment, uniforms, inventory, facility use, transportation coordination, scheduling, and team records as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, coaching staff, officials, school personnel, and administration.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Head Varsity Coach or Athletic Director.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (per Initiative 1433)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED