2026-2027 Coach - Assistant Varsity Girls' Basketball - BHS

Blacksburg High School; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental coaching pay

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an opening for an Assistant Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach at Blacksburg High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is a supplemental seasonal assignment with duties that include planning a high-quality program, emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and safety.

The position requires ASEP VHSL and NFHS concussion certifications, strong communication skills, and reliable on-site attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• ASEP VHSL course and NFHS concussion course completed before coaching duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and administrators.
• Regular, on-site attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a high quality athletic program focusing on fundamentals, teamwork and safety.
• Monitor athletes' academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director/Principal and schedule practices, games and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Effective parent/stakeholder沟通

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be age 21 or older

Job description

2026-2027 Coach - Assistant Varsity Girls' Basketball - BHS

Montgomery County School District [VA] Blacksburg High School - Blacksburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5937398

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an opening and is accepting applications for an Assistant Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach position that is available for the 2026-2027 school year at Blacksburg High School.

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.

The coaching assignment is a supplemental assignment for a designated athletic season and is compensated in accordance with the School Board-approved athletic supplement schedule. It is not a separate salaried position. The supplement compensates the individual for the successful completion of the responsibilities associated with the designated coaching assignment during the designated athletic season from October 9, 2026, through March 13, 2027. If the individual begins the assignment after the designated period has started, resigns or is removed from the assignment before completion, or otherwise does not fulfill the assignment for the entire designated period, the supplement may be prorated as appropriate. Appointment to a coaching assignment does not guarantee appointment or reappointment to the same or any other coaching assignment in a subsequent season or school year. The Coach’s schedule is determined by the requirements of the assigned sport and may include practices, competitions, tournaments, meetings, travel, and other activities occurring before or after the regular school day, during evenings and weekends, and on school holidays or breaks when scheduled and permitted by the VHSL.

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 MCPS (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 MCPS (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

Supplemental:

$2,336.25 - $3,395.10 PER SEASON (10/9/2026-3/13/2027) - depending on experience - prorated to the start date

FLSA: Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at [phone] .

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:

Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone], ext. 1067
[e-mail]

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:

Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone]
[e-mail]

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,336.25 to $3,395.10 Supplemental

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Compton , HR Specialist and Administrative Asst to HR Director
• School Board Office
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]