2026-2027 Boys Basketball Head Coach

Craig County Public Schools; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig County Public Schools seeks a Boys Basketball Head Coach for the 2026-2027 school year at Craig County High School. The coach will plan and implement a robust athletic program emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and safety while aligning with district academic eligibility policies.

Under the Athletic Director and Principal, the role requires strong communication with parents and staff, dependable attendance, and a commitment to athlete development on and off the court.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate effective communication with parents, students, and administrators.
• Commitment to high academic standards by monitoring eligibility.
• Ability to motivate students and be dependable and punctual.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a high quality athletic program emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Maintain high safety standards for all athletes.
• Monitor academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.

Skills

Effective communication

Motivation skills

Reliability

Punctuality

On-site attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASEP course completion

NFHS Concussion in Sports course

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  8/13/2026
  
• Location:
  Craig County High School
  

BOYS BASKETBALLCOACH

2026-2027 School Year

Assignments and Locations: Craig County High School

Craig County Public Schools is accepting applications for Boys Basketball Head Coach Position that may be available for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age 21 or older
• Successful completion of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) course and test entitled "Basic Virginia High School League Course" accessible at http://www.asep.com/asep_content/org/VHSL.cfm prior to beginning coaching duties with CCPS (there is a fee associated with this course). Courses completed before 2009 do not satisfy this requirement.
• Successful completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports course accessible at www.nfhs.org prior to beginning coaching duties with CCPS (there is no fee associated with this course)
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level
• Current CPR certification

CraigCounty Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs and activities for reasons of race,

religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law. The following

persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent