Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Young World Physical Education; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Washington. This role requires flexibility in working hours for the 2025-2026 school year.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of basketball, recent coaching experience with K-12 athletes, and strong leadership skills, among other qualifications. The position offers a seasonal salary ranging from $4,890 to $5,870.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport in which the candidate is applying.
• Recent coaching experience, with K-12 athletes preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain it prior to start date.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience demonstrating organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision for the athletics program.
• Recruit student athletes.
• Conduct practices focusing on proper technique.
• Attend and supervise athletes at games.
• Attend Coaches’ Institute training.
• Teach appropriate sportsmanship.
• Organize and supervise practice sessions.
• Adhere to WIAA, league, and building rules.
• Maintain uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with diverse parties.

Skills

Knowledge of the sport

Coaching experience with K-12 athletes

Current First Aid and CPR card

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work cooperatively with diverse students and parents

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Vancouver Public Schools, Fort Vancouver High School – Vancouver, Washington (open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 5757963

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Varies

Salary: $4,890 to $5,870 Per Season

Job Description

Flexibility in working hours required

For the 2025-2026 school year

Benefits: Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found here.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Position Definition: Under the direction of the building Athletic Director, building Principal, and district Athletic Director, the coach provides a comprehensive athletics program in the specified sport to include conducting practices, overseeing games and game strategy, educating and developing athletes, and complying with WIAA policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the sport in which the candidate is making application
• Recent coaching experience, with K-12 athletes preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

Essential Functions:

• Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes
• Recruit student athletes for the coach’s school for participation
• Conduct practices for the team that focus on proper technique and mechanics of the sport
• Attend and supervise athletes at games, and execute game strategy
• Attend yearly Coaches’ Institute training in August
• Teach and demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, parents and the school community.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Know and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
• Complete required district and WIAA trainings around sport specific rules and safety.
• Maintain and inventory uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively in an effective and positive manner with diverse parties to include staff, students, parents, and community
• Work successfully as a team player and follow the Head Coach/Athletic Director’s program direction
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Working Conditions:

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposure to blood and other body fluids which may contain hazardous and/or infectious agents
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds

Such alternative to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the District finds appropriate and acceptable. It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district. Coaches appointed a position in any given school may be re-appointed to the same position for the subsequent school year without further posting.