8th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach - Middle School

Waterloo-Community-School-District; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District is seeking an 8th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach at George Washington Carver Middle School in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a part-time coaching position with a stipend and responsibilities across the 8th grade girls’ basketball program and life skills development.

The coach will establish the program vision, provide leadership, teach basketball and life skills, and collaborate with school staff to ensure the success and growth of the athletes and program.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and model good character.
• Willingness to foster growth mindset in student-athletes.
• Ability to teach basketball fundamentals and life skills.
• Commitment to the overall development of players and program.

Responsibilities

• Establish vision for 8th grade Girls' Basketball program.
• Provide positive leadership for all levels of the 8th grade Girls' Basketball program.
• Communicate with all stakeholders of the program.
• Teach life and sport-specific skills that lead to individual and team success.
• Commitment to all-around success of GWC.

Skills

Communication

Positive role model

Growth mindset

Life skills teaching

Job description

8th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach - Middle School

Waterloo Community School District George Washington Carver - Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5941717

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Head Coach

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Classification: Athletic Coach

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal/Athletic Director

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Essential Job Functions

• Establish vision for [8th grade Girl's Basketball] program
• Provide positive leadership for all levels of [8th grade Girl's Basketball] program
• Communicate with all stake holders of program.
• Teach life and sport specific skills that will lead to individual and team success
• Commitment to all around success of [GWC]

Skills Required

• Communication
• Positive role model
• Growth mindset
• Ability to teach [8th grade Girl's Basketball] and life skills

The specific salary range for this sport can be found here

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,882.34 to $3,388.21 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Athletics & Activities > Athletic/Activities Director

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Phaedra Roby , Asst. Principal
• George Washington Carver
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]