7-9 Boys Basketball Coach

Hillsboro R-III School District; United States; On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hillsboro R-III School District is seeking candidates for the position of Boys' Basketball Coach at Hillsboro Jr. High School. This role involves instructing students in basketball techniques and organizing competitions. A Bachelor's degree and coaching experience are preferred.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and engage effectively with students in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Coaching experience, especially in basketball, is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in basketball techniques and strategies.
• Promote the development of students' physical and social skills through sports.
• Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Student engagement

Physical fitness knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University

Missouri State Teaching Certificate

60 credit hours and Missouri Substitute Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location: Hillsboro Jr. High School
• Date Available: 2026-2027

EXTRA DUTY POSITION - 7-9 BOYSBASKETBALL COACH (2 positions)

• Salary Range: Level 5-$3,450-$4,164 (depending on experience and placement)
• Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

POSITION SUMMARY

To instruct students in individual or team sports and sport techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans programs to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills.
• Teaches individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and physical capabilities of students.
• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating and lecturing on sports topics.
• Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations governing sports and the use of exercise equipment.
• Observes students during practice to detect and correct mistakes.
• Explains score-keeping methods.
• Organizes and conducts competition and tournaments.
• Purchases, displays, maintains and repairs equipment.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Recognizes students encountering medical, physical and/or psychological problems and refers them to district specialists for assistance as required.

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, mentor programs and teacher training workshops.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Contributes to the decisions made by the District and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum and personnel well-being.
• Performs additional tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach

EVALUATION AND JOB PERFORMANCE

• Coaches Evaluation – conducted by the Head Coach

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year College or University - preferred
• Missouri State Teaching Certificate – preferred
• Minimum 60 credit hours and Missouri Substitute Certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly both orally and in writing

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Exposed to loud noise levels. Regularly exposed to varying inclement outdoor weather conditions for outside activities.
• This individual may be exposed to potentially hazardous bodily fluids.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillsboro R-III Schools considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.