Basketball Coach, Varsity - Boys (2026/2027

Livermoreschools; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Livermoreschools seeks an Athletic Coach to guide student-athletes in sport rules, equipment and techniques while promoting discipline and school pride. The coach reports to the Athletic Director and ensures activities comply with district, state, and conference regulations.

Responsibilities include planning practices and games, developing skills, supervising athletes, monitoring academics and behavior, communicating with families and staff, maintaining equipment, and fostering sportsmanship and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching athletes in practices and competitions.
• Ability to supervise student-athletes and ensure safety.
• Strong communication with parents, staff and administration.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct daily practices and lead teams during competitions.
• Teach fundamental and advanced sport skills and conditioning.
• Ensure safety of student-athletes during practices, games and travel.
• Monitor academic progress and behavior of student-athletes and emphasize academic priority.
• Maintain clear communication about schedules and expectations with families and staff.
• Manage uniforms, equipment and facility prep.

Skills

Planning & Organization

Coaching

Safety Supervision

Academic Monitoring

Communication

Equipment Management

Mentorship

Job description

ATHLETIC COACH

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The athletic coach instructs athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes self-discipline, character development, and school pride. They report directly to the Athletic Director and ensure all activities comply with district, state, and conference regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Practice & Game Management: Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices and lead the team during competitions, including weekend tournaments.

• Skill Development: Teach fundamental and advanced skills, strategies, and proper conditioning to optimize performance.

• Safety & Supervision: Ensure the safety of student-athletes by supervising them at all times, including practices, games, locker rooms, and on travel.

• Academic & Behavioral Monitoring: Monitor the academic progress and conduct of student-athletes, emphasizing that "student" comes before "athlete".

• Communication: Maintain clear communication with parents, staff, administration, and the media regarding schedules and expectations.

• Equipment & Logistics: Maintain an inventory of uniforms and equipment, and assist with facility preparation.

• Mentorship: Act as a positive role model, fostering good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.