Junior High Girls Basketball Head Coach

Elizabethtown Area School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 2,800 - 5,700; Full time

Job summary

Elizabethtown Area School District seeks a Junior High Head Girls Basketball Coach to lead a development-focused program at the middle school level. You will instruct fundamentals, model sportsmanship, and align the feeder program with the varsity squad.

The role requires adherence to PDE/PIAA standards, supervision of student-athletes, and collaboration with the athletic staff to develop season plans and activities. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals and modern strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass all mandatory PDE background checks.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or plan to obtain before season start.
• Fulfillment of coaching certification requirements or commitment to complete within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide development-focused coaching for junior high girls basketball.
• Organize practices, evaluate players, and implement game plans.
• Ensure safety and compliance with PDE/PIAA/ NFHS standards.
• Coordinate with varsity staff to align offensive/defensive philosophies.
• Recruit and engage students, communicate with staff, parents, and community.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Background checks

CPR/First Aid

Coaching certification

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Middle School

Position Title: Junior High Head Girls Basketball Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Position Purpose

To organize, administer, and lead a development-focused Junior High Girls Basketball program within the Elizabethtown Area School District (EASD). The Junior High Head Coach teaches core fundamentals, models sportsmanship, and aligns team systems with the Varsity program to serve as an effective feeder for the district.

1. Administrative Compliance & PIAA/PDE Standards

Establish and meet all deadlines for administrative paperwork (rosters, eligibility lists, physicals, equipment orders, transportation, insurance claims, and assistant evaluations).

Comply with all regulations set by EASD, L-L League, District III, PIAA, and NFHS.

Attend mandatory yearly L-L League meetings and PIAA Rules Interpretation meetings.

Complete and maintain mandatory Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) background clearances (Act 34, Act 151, Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting, Act 126 Mandated Reporter).

Complete mandatory annual sports safety training (Concussion Management and Sudden Cardiac Arrest) and PIAA Coaching Education courses (Principles of Coaching and First Aid/CPR) within mandated timelines.

2. Athlete Safety & Character Development

Maintain active, direct supervision of student-athletes at all times (practices, games, locker rooms, facilities, and bus transportation).

Act as a positive role model and ensure all assistant coaches uphold ethical standards.

Administer fair and firm discipline per EASD policies and extracurricular participation contracts.

Model and teach respect toward teammates, opponents, officials, and spectators.

3. Instruction & Practice Management

Prepare and execute daily written practice plans emphasizing skill development, tactical fundamentals, conditioning, and safety.

Provide structured instruction aligned with season-long, monthly, and weekly goals.

Manage game strategy, roster rotations, and team conduct during contests.

Collaborate with the Head Varsity Coach and Athletic Director to align offensive/defensive philosophies, terminology, and drills.

Meet with the overall basketball coaching staff at least twice yearly (pre- and post-season).

Support youth feeder programs, foster positive relationships with community athletic organizations, and recruit EASD students to promote sports participation.

Organize year-round development opportunities (open gyms, skill clinics, camps, and summer leagues).

5. Staff Management & Communication

Delegate responsibilities to assistant coaches and conduct written end-of-season evaluations based on pre-set goals.

Assist the Athletic Director in reviewing applications and interviewing assistant coach candidates.

Conduct mandatory pre-season parent meetings to outline team standards, eligibility, and expectations.

Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, teachers, school counselors, administrators, and district media relations.

Qualifications & Position Requirements

Required

• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, modern strategies, and age-appropriate drills.
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass all mandatory PDE background checks.
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certifications (or requirement to obtain prior to season start).
• Fulfillment of PIAA Coaching Certification Requirements (or commitment to complete within two years of hire).

Preferred

• Successful prior coaching experience at the middle school, junior high, or high school level.
• NFHS / ASEP National Coaching Certification.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Physical Ability: Demonstrating athletic skills, standing/walking for extended periods, running, bending, reaching, and lifting/carrying equipment up to 50 lbs.

Visual & Auditory: Visual acuity to monitor court play; clear speech and hearing to instruct and communicate in noisy gymnasiums.

Work Schedule: Availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends as dictated by the PIAA practice and contest schedule.