Girls Basketball C-Team Coach- High School

La Center School District; La Center (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits through SEBB

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

The La Center School District is hiring a coach for the High School C-Team. The position involves coaching players, assisting the Varsity head coach, and contributing to the 7-12 basketball program. Applicants should have basketball experience at the High School level or beyond and some coaching background.

This seasonal role runs from November 16, 2026, to February 5, 2027, with work required after school for practices and games. Eligible candidates will have the opportunity for sick leave and potential insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience playing basketball at the High School level or beyond.
• Some coaching experience in any sport.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing players on the High School C-Team.
• Assisting the head coach of the Varsity team.
• Working with the head coach to build a cohesive 7-12 program.

Skills

Experience playing basketball

Coaching experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Mission

The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self‑reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.

Position description

Our coaches support the district mission by:

• Coaching and developing players on the High School C-Team
• Assisting the head coach of the Varsity team
• Working with the head coach of the Varsity team to build a cohesive 7-12 program

Terms of employment

• November 16, 2026- February 5, 2027; must be available weekdays after school for practices and games (practice times will be worked out with the Varsity head coach)
• Contract will be issued once the school district confirms we have enough athletes for a C-Team
• Current CPR/First‑Aid Card on file prior to the first day of coaching athletes
• Successful candidate must submit a Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure and undergo state and federal background checks including fingerprinting at the applicant’s expense

Salary

$3,386 - $4,478/season depending on experience

Benefits

Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance.

Required qualifications

• High School diploma
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience playing basketball at the High School level or beyond
• Some coaching experience in any sport

Preferred qualifications

• Experience playing basketball at the college level or beyond
• Experience coaching basketball at the High School level or higher
• Availability to assist the High School program with summer workouts
• Availability to assist with fundraising for the 7-12 basketball program

Equal Opportunity Employer

La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Matt Johnson, Civil Rights Compliance & Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator, 725 NE Highland Rd, La Center, Wa 98629; Matt Cooke, Title IX Coordinator, 725 Highland Rd, La Center, Wa 98629.