Model Lab School Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 2,800 - 5,700; Part time

Job summary

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - Model Lab School Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach is a seasonal, part-time position at the Richmond Campus. Responsibilities include coordinating practices and games, mentoring student athletes, and ensuring compliance with KHSAA and EKU policies throughout the season (October 15–March 1).

The role emphasizes coaching excellence, role modeling, and oversight of activities with student athletes, staff, parents, and the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and KHSAA training or a minimum of 64 college credit hours.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Schedule practices and games with the Athletic Director and ensure presence at all schedule basketball events.
• Train and work with student athletes using best practices for high school basketball and in accordance with KHSAA and other laws.
• Learn and communicate with students and parents via school-approved ROOMS system and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring students

Education

High school diploma

KHSAA training

64 college credits

Job description

Title

Model Lab School Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach

Position Type

Seasonal or Temporary

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

23R200 - P-12 Programming

Division

3R0000 - P-12 Programming

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

Non-Driver

FLSA

Schedule Type

Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week

Intermittent

Additional Schedule Details

Posted Salary Grade

Retirement

None

Contact Person

[e-mail]

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Model coaching positions are seasonal appointments. The varsity girls basketball season is generally from October 15 - March 1. Positions will ensure that KHSAA and EKU regulations and policies are observed during practices and events, provide coaching, role modeling and oversight of activities, and supervise students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma and completion of KHSAA training or minimum of 64 college credit hours is required. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience

Must complete KHSAA and Model Lab School training requirements.

Licensure & Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Successful experience as a basketball player and/or coach. Highly knowledgeable about the rules of the game and experience in working with high school student athletes.

Job Duties

• 75%% - -Work with Athletic Director to schedule practices and games. -Ensure presence at all schedule basketball events. -Train and practice with student athletes using best practices for high school basketball players and in accordance with all KHSAA and other national and state laws and guidelines. -Serve as a Model representative and liaison when interacting with Model parents and with employees, students, parents and community members of others schools - (Essential)
• 15%% - -Complete all required training for coaches, including Model orientation and review of the coaches handbook -Serve as a role model, using appropriate behaviors and coaching techniques for student athletes -Assist in selection and oversight of assistant coach and ensure proper behaviors are maintained -Ensure proper maintenance and care of all athletic equipment -Adhere to student confidentiality policies and procedures -Follow proper protocol for student travel to competitions - (Essential)
• 10%% - - Learn and communicate with students and parents through the school-approved ROOMS communication system - Complete other duties as assigned/requested by the Superintendent or Director of Athletics - (Essential)

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions

For this type of employment, state law requires a national and state criminal history background check and a letter provided by the individual, from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant has no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised

08 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time