Middle School Basketball Coach- Winter 2026

River Delta Unified School District•Rio Vista, CA

About The Position

The Middle School Basketball Coach leads the school’s basketball program and is responsible for student-athlete safety, conduct, eligibility, and compliance with applicable athletic rules and district policies. The coach reports directly to the Athletic Director and the school Administrator and serves as a liaison between the coaching staff and Athletic Director. The head coach establishes the program’s coaching philosophy and the skills and techniques taught by staff; trains and supervises assistants; monitors athletes’ grades and conduct; and provides guidance and supervision at practices, games, and travel. The role also includes coordinating schedules, facilities, transportation, equipment, uniforms, budgets, records, communications, and required reporting. The head coach must ensure that staff and volunteers are cleared, that athletes complete required forms and conduct agreements, and that district property is used and secured appropriately. The posting lists a head coach stipend of $1,700. Applicants must complete the specified district training courses and provide required clearances and certificates, including a negative TB test, First Aid/CPR certificate, valid driver’s license, and California mandated reporter training. Some coursework may have fees payable by the coach.

Requirements

Complete district-assigned training certificates for Sexual Harassment, General Coaching, sport-specific coaching, Concussions in Sports, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Acclimatization, Bloodborne Pathogens, Youth Suicide Prevention, Title IX Protecting Students, Asthma Awareness, Social Media for Sports, Homeless Education, Sportsmanship, and Bullying/Hazing.
Provide a negative TB test.
Provide a First Aid/CPR certificate.
Provide a valid driver’s license.
Complete California State Mandated Reporting requirements.
Some training coursework may require fees, which are the coach’s responsibility.
Ensure compliance with district clearance requirements for coaches and volunteers; any driver transporting student-athletes must meet district requirements and be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between coaching staff and the Athletic Director.
Know and ensure compliance with applicable California Interscholastic Federation, league, and district rules and bylaws, including clearance requirements for staff and student-athletes.
Follow the administrative chain of command and attend required meetings.
Establish the program’s coaching philosophy, skills, and techniques; organize conferences, clinics, and staff meetings.
Train and inform staff, encourage professional growth, delegate duties, supervise implementation, and evaluate assistant coaches.
Maintain discipline, mediate grievances, and promote team morale.
Assist with scheduling and transportation arrangements for games, tournaments, and special sports events.
Prepare for home contests and practices, follow facility schedules, and coordinate facility needs or repairs.
Safeguard, issue, store, inventory, recondition, mark, and account for program equipment and uniforms; secure facilities and supervise locker rooms.
Recommend policy or procedural changes and submit program needs for the next season’s budget; obtain Athletic Director approval before athletic purchases.
Monitor athletes’ grades and conduct and provide supervision and safeguards at practices, games, and travel.
Complete required paperwork for disabling athletic injuries and submit it to the Athletic Director by the next school day.
Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians; determine discipline procedures and contact parents when a student is suspended, dropped, or becomes ineligible.
Maintain good public relations with media, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans; report scores and information after home contests and provide requested statistics.
Ensure transportation is conducted in accordance with district requirements and that district equipment and vehicles are used safely for official school business.
Ensure volunteer coaches and other adult helpers are cleared by the district.
Carry the required binder containing insurance information and powers of attorney for each athlete, and ensure each player signs the Athletic Code of Conduct.
Perform other duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal.