Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Meramec Valley R-III School District; United States; On-site; USD 4,900 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Meramec Valley R-III School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for athletics/activities at Pacific High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes assisting in coordinating high school and middle school programs, using sound coaching techniques, organizing practices, and ensuring safety and injury prevention.

The candidate must hold a valid teaching certificate, a four-year degree and/or DESE substitute certification, and first-aid certification.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate; four-year degree and/or DESE substitute certification required.
• First-aid certification required.
• Experience as a basketball coach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of the high school and middle school programs in the assigned sport or activity.
• Use sound and acceptable coaching/teaching techniques in all phases of the program.
• Assist in organizing safe and effective practice sessions.
• Adhere to an efficient and technically sound conditioning and injury prevention and treatment program.
• Adhere to the system for equipment accountability.
• Establish a working rapport with, and is directly responsible to, the head coach.
• Adhere to all district and school policies regarding the athletic/activities program.
• Strive to build good sportsmanship among players/team members, coaches, and fans.
• Model good sportsmanship and enforce sportsmanlike behavior among the players/team members/participants at all times.
• Establish good public relations in the school and community.
• Assist in coaching individual participants in the fundamental and advanced skills necessary to develop their full potential in the sport/activity involved.
• Assist in motivating the team, group, and/or individual players/participants.
• Instill a positive attitude towards self, event, team, and sport on the part of individual players/participants.
• Assist in communicating personal and program expectations to team /group and to individual players/members/participants.
• Follow a firm, fair, and consistent discipline system for the team/group and for individual players/members/participants.
• Follow proper procedures in handling discipline problems.
• Cooperate with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others who are involved in supporting the activities program.
• Assist the head coach in working with the youth league to promote the program.
• Attend clinics, workshops, and professional organizations as related to coaching area, as requested by the activities director and/or head coach.
• Other duties as may be assigned

Skills

Basketball coaching

First-aid certification

Education

Bachelor's degree / DESE substitute cert

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  10/13/2026
• Location:
  Pacific High School
• Closing Date:
  11/01/2026

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid teaching certificate; four-year degree and/or DESE substitute certification required
• First-aid certification required

Experience as a basketball coach preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the coordination of the high school and middle school programs in the assigned sport or activity
• Use sound and acceptable coaching/teaching techniques in all phases of the program
• Assist in organizing safe and effective practice sessions
• Adhere to an efficient and technically sound conditioning and injury prevention and treatment program
• Adhere to the system for equipment accountability
• Establish a working rapport with, and is directly responsible to, the head coach
• Adhere to all district and school policies regarding the athletic/activities program
• Strive to build good sportsmanship among players/team members, coaches, and fans
• Model good sportsmanship and enforce sportsmanlike behavior among the players/team members/participants at all times
• Establish good public relations in the school and community
• Assist in coaching individual participants in the fundamental and advanced skills necessary to develop their full potential in the sport/activity involved
• Assist in motivating the team, group, and/or individual players/participants
• Instill a positive attitude towards self, event, team, and sport on the part of individual players/participants
• Assist in communicating personal and program expectations to team /group and to individual players/members/participants
• Follow a firm, fair, and consistent discipline system for the team/group and for individual players/members/participants
• Follow proper procedures in handling discipline problems
• Cooperate with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others who are involved in supporting the activities program
• Assist the head coach in working with the youth league to promote the program
• Attend clinics, workshops, and professional organizations as related to coaching area, as requested by the activities director and/or head coach
• Other duties as may be assigned

For a complete listing of job responsibilities and fitness for duty requirements, see our Assistant Coach Job Description at www.mvr3.k12.mo.us

TERMS: Extra-duty contract; $5,415 annual

EFFECTIVE:2026-2027 school year

Recommendation to be given at the November 2026 Board of Education meeting.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: The Meramec Valley R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in the admission, access to, treatment, and employment in its programs, services and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Meramec Valley R-III School District's compliance with nondiscrimination laws is directed to contact Mr. Tom Sauvage, Assistant Superintendent, at 126 North Payne Street, Pacific, MO 63069, (636-271-1400).