Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Non-Continuing Position) - Dependent upon program numbers

Orting School District; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 1,800 - 3,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for benefits after 630 hours worked

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A local school district in Washington is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for Orting Middle School for the 2025-26 Winter Season. Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in managing the basketball program and motivating students academically through sportsmanship. Candidates must have experience in basketball coaching and a high school diploma or GED. This position offers a chance to impact young athletes and be part of a community-focused sports program.

Qualifications

• Must meet W.I.A.A. requirements for Washington State Coaching Standards.
• Current first aid and CPR training required.
• Flexible schedule and available after school.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in managing middle school basketball program.
• Motivate teens academically through sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching experience in basketball

Knowledge of basketball techniques

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with teenage athletes

Motivating teens academically

Education

High school diploma or GED

First aid/CPR training

Job description

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Non-Continuing Position) - Dependent upon program numbers

Application deadline: 12/01/2025.
Be among the first 25 applicants.

Orting Middle School, member of the Plateau League, seeks an Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach (Non-continuing). The head coach oversees the entire middle school sports program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in coaching/participating in basketball
• Knowledge of basketball techniques and strategies
• Meet all W.I.A.A. requirements for the Washington State Coaching Standards
• Communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills necessary to run a solid middle school program
• Successful experience working with teenage athletes
• Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or completion of a GED
• At least 19 years of age
• Current first aid and CPR training
• Flexible schedule
• Available immediately after school – 2:25 pm

Terms of Employment

Location: Orting Middle School
Work Year: 2025-26 Middle School Winter Season
Work Start: Middle school dismissal at 2:25 PM, Mon–Thu
Salary: 2025-26 OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule Appendix A
Reports to: Director of Athletics & Activities

Benefits

Eligibility depends on hours worked. Coaching positions may not be benefit eligible. Regular employees who also coach and work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program. Additional details are available on the district website. For more information contact Payroll Department at [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Orting School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, marital status, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The following employees handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Carrie Joy, Director of Human Resources, 360-893-6500 ext. 4028, [e-mail]
• Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services, 360-893-6500 ext. 4027, [e-mail]

Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here. Title IX inquiries may also be directed towards the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.