8th Grade Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Applitrack; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach – Middle School 7th Grade at Rigby Middle School is seeking a qualified coach to support practices, develop fundamentals, and promote discipline and sportsmanship among athletes.

The candidate will work with staff and administration, ensure player safety, and uphold district/state guidelines while fostering teamwork and personal growth for middle school students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates skill and experience in the sport coached.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning regularly scheduled practice sessions and activities to maximize athlete skill within policies and regulations.
• Teach fundamentals of the sport and required personal characteristics.
• Coordinate with administration to schedule competitive activities within guidelines.
• Ensure welfare and safety of athletes during practice, competition, and travel, attend CPR/First Aid workshops.
• Represent the program positively to press and public entities.
• Comply with IHSAA rules and district/state regulations.
• Attend meetings and communicate with administration.
• Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports coaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Policy compliance

Education

Idaho Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Assistant Coach
  
• Date Posted:
  9/30/2026
  
• Location:
  Rigby Middle School
  
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year
  

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Assistant Coach
  
• Date Posted:
  9/30/2026
  
• Location:
  Rigby Middle School
  
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year
  
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
  

I. TITLE: Boys Basketball Assistant Coach – Middle School 7th Grade

II. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates skill and experience in the sport coached.
• Holds a valid Idaho Teaching Certificate or certified by the ASEP or NFICEP.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

III. REPORTS TO:

District Athletic Director

IV. JOB GOALS:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an
increased level of self-esteem.

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with planning regularly scheduled practice sessions and activities which are designed to maximize the skill level of the individual athlete within the confines of district and state policies and regulations.
• Assists with teaching the fundamentals of the sport and the personal characteristics required by the demands of the sport.
• Interacts with building and district administration to schedule competitive activities within the confines of district and state guidelines.
• Is responsible for the welfare and safety of athletes at practice, during competition and while teaching. This includes responsibility for students while on road trips and beyond game time (i.e. at motels, restaurants, and before and after games.) Must attend safety and legal workshops sponsored by the district, i.e. CPR, first aid.
• Cooperates with the press and other public entities to represent the program and the school district in a positive manner.
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the IHSAA, the State Board of Education and the Board of Trustees for School District 251.
• Attends appropriate meetings and serves on committees as requested by the Building Administrator and Head Coach.
• Maintains a direct line of communication with administration.
• Maintains high standards and promotes ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

VI. Terms of Employment

This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 251.

VII. EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated a by the District Athletic Director in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.