6th Grade Girls Basketball - Head Coach

Sylvania; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an Athletic Coach responsible for organizing and instructing student-athletes in Independence, Kansas. The coach will plan practices, teach skills, promote sportsmanship, and ensure compliance with district policies. This role requires effective communication with students and families while maintaining a positive and safe athletic environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism and support academic success among athletes.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, supervising, and instructing student‑athletes in the assigned sport.
• Planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Teaching sport‑specific skills, rules, and strategies.
• Promoting good sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsible behavior among student‑athletes.
• Supervising student‑athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and rules by the IHSAA.
• Monitoring student‑athlete academic eligibility and encouraging academic success.
• Communicating effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school staff.
• Maintaining equipment, uniforms, and program records.
• Modeling professionalism and positive conduct.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

COACH

JOB GOAL:

The Athletic Coach is responsible for organizing, supervising, and instructing student‑athletes in the assigned sport while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, skill development, and character. The coach supports the district’s educational mission by providing a safe and positive athletic experience for all participants.

Reports to:

Athletic Director, Principal or Assistant Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Teach sport‑specific skills, rules, and strategies.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsible behavior among student‑athletes.
• Supervise student‑athletes during practices, games, travel, and related activities.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and rules established by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA).
• Monitor student‑athlete academic eligibility and encourage academic success.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and administration.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, and program records.
• Model professionalism and positive conduct consistent with district expectations.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super‑ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super‑ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.