Basketball - Girls - Head Coach

Elma-School-District; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 3,200 - 3,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

I-1433 Sick Leave

Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Job summary

The Elma School District invites applications for the 2026-2027 Girls Basketball Head Coach at Elma Middle School, with season start around 10-26-2026. The position offers an extracurricular salary stipend between $3,159.20 and $3,411.20.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, background clearance, and ability to communicate clearly and work well with students, staff, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• First Aid/CPR certification and concussion training before start.
• Background clearance (WSP/FBI) paid by employee.
• Meet WIAA coaching standard criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and organization for all levels of the sport/activity.
• Supervise athletes before/during/after practices and games.
• Develop objectives and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Report injuries to the Athletic Director and complete forms.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director for parent meetings and season communication.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position:
2026 - 2027
Elma Middle School
Basketball - Girls - Head Coach

Date Posted: 10-08-2026

2026-2027 Extracurricular Salary Stipend Range:

• $3,159.20 - $3,411.20

Season Start Date: Approx. 10-26-2026

Benefits Include:

• I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Must be at least 21 years or older
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification and Concussion training required before the first day of practice
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance check (fee paid by employee)
• Meet the WIAA coaching standard criteria
• Clear communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and community
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the sport skill, strategy and rules
• Prior coaching experience or playing experience in the sport is given preference
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous middle school coaching experience
• Previous basketball participation and/or coaching experience

Example of Duties:

• Provide direct leadership and organization for all levels of the assigned sport/activity
• Provide direct ongoing supervision of all athletes, manage before/during/after all practices/conditioning sessions games/travel and other school-sanctioned events
• Develop appropriate objectives of the assigned sport/activity
• Maintain knowledge of league and district rules and regulations related directly to the assigned sport/activity, student participation and parent/community involvement
• Continually teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to all athletes
• Report all injuries to the Athletic Director, and complete appropriate report(s)
• Immediately reports all violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the Athletic Director
• Organizes and conducts, in coordination with the Athletic Director, parent meetings prior to the season an provides ongoing parent communication throughout the season
• Provide guidance, leadership, and the fundamental skills necessary to execute the program in a successful manner
• Assume the leadership role in relation to team organization, style of play, practice schedules, equipment and assigned responsibilities
• Assume responsibility clearing all athletes who are returning to play after an injury through the Athletic Director
• Monitors student compliance with all provisions of the ESD Athletic Code, and comply with WIAA Rules and Regulations
• Organizes award and recognition for athletes/participants
• Responsible for a clean and orderly storage facility

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator: Kathleen Gallagher, [e-mail]
Title IX Officer: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, [e-mail]

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades.
Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, [e-mail]
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, [e-mail]