7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

North Newton School District; North Newton (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Newton School District is seeking a head coach for athletics at North Newton Junior-Senior High School to lead the sports program and mentor student athletes.

The role requires coordinating coaching staff, developing players' skills, and promoting sportsmanship and character. Collaboration with the athletic director and principals is essential, with duties governed by the current collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Preferred)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation with principals.
• Supervises and coordinates a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and principals.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training to achieve individual and team success.
• Promote socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in student athletes.
• Upgrade knowledge through coaching clinics, observations, and consultations.

Skills

Coaching

Program management

Sports knowledge

Role model

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  North Newton Junior-Senior High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Preferred)
• The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO:

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals

SUPERVISES:

In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

JOB GOAL:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

PAY:

In accordance with our current Collective Bargaining Agreement

* This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Additional tasks may be assigned by the Athletic Director, Building Principal, or designee to meet the