8th Grade Middle School Boys Basketball

Santiam Junior/Senior High School; Mill City (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Santiam Canyon SD 129J Santiam Junior/Senior High School in Mill City, Oregon seeks a part-time 8th Grade Middle School Boys Basketball coach. You will guide student-athletes toward skill development, discipline, and teamwork in athletics.

Responsibilities include planning practices and games, maintaining proper records, and ensuring safety and sportsmanship. The role requires communication with students, staff, and families, plus adherence to district policies and training hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic computer proficiency (email, internet, word processing).
• Knowledge of adolescent growth and development; participate in athletic activities.
• Obtain and maintain district certifications including CPR/First Aid and a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Follow district policies and procedures and support program philosophy.
• Assist instruction and demonstrate skill sets for individual and team achievement.
• Plan practices and games and supervise athletes.
• Enforce sportsmanship, safety and discipline policies.
• Maintain records and complete required paperwork timely.
• Travel with student-athletes to games and attend work regularly.
• Interact professionally with students, staff, parents and officials.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Team motivation

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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8th Grade Middle School Boys Basketball

Santiam Canyon SD 129J Santiam Junior/Senior High School - Mill City, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965404

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: 8 th Grade Middle School Boys Basketball

Reports To: Principal/Athletic Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in athletics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Exhibits loyalty to Santiam Canyon School District sports programs.
• Supports and models the overall vision and program philosophy as determined by the Athletic Director and/or Principal
• Assists instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in athletics.
• Assists in planning and setting-up activities, practices and games.
• Respects time allotted to practices as determined by the Administration.
• Travels with student – athletes on the bus both to and from games.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the District about the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Checks and secures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms and all lights after last player leaves after games and practices.
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are followed.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with student, parents, community, staff and the media
• Completes and maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Assistant Coaches are personally responsible for any fines levied against Santiam Canyon School District because of his/her actions.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks:

• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings, as needed.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment.
• Inspects facilities and athletic fields for health and safety concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED required; prior experience working in schools or coaching student-athletes preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, maintain confidentiality, communicate professionally, resolve conflict, and motivate student-athletes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members and interpret policies, procedures, and safety documents.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, internet, word processing, and accurate typing skills.
• Knowledge of adolescent growth and development, effective behavior management, and the ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities while exercising sound judgment.
• Obtain and maintain all district-required certifications and training, including CPR/First Aid and a valid Oregon driver's license, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds or more. The employee regularly climbs stairs or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment combines a standard office with the standard school gymnasium/outdoor athletic event setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions and hot and/or humid gymnasium environment. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

OTHER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,227.68 to $2,227.68 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Krista Nieraeth , Athletic Director
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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