Head Coach Girls Basketball

Edmonds School District; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 4,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance eligibility

DRS retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking a Head Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role involves developing fundamental skills, implementing game strategy, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include equipment management, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and school staff. The position is seasonal and aligned with the district's coaching compensation schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Extensive sport-specific knowledge of the sport being coached.
• Head Coaching experience or multiple years of assistant coaching experience.
• Experience communicating with families, student-athletes, and the media.
• Experience with program leadership and organizational skills - including fundraising, managing ASB budgets and maintaining positive relationships with booster group and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental skills and understanding of the sport in participants.
• Model and foster cooperation, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
• Determine the system of play and implement best strategies and methods.
• Maintain a safe environment for participants and foster belonging and inclusivity.
• Oversee equipment issuance and inventory, and assist with program-related logistics.

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edmonds School District

\"Job Vacancy\" means any vacant position posted or advertised by Edmonds School District to recruit applicants. This job is vacant due to a recent separation and we anticipate filling it as soon as possible. It is not a newly created position. Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

Position Information: Individuals occupying coaching positions are responsible for developing fundamental skills and an understanding of the rules of the sport in participants, modeling and fostering cooperation, sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Coaches determine the system of play to be used and develop and implement best strategies and methods to carry out the system. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for participants and fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity in their program. Coaches must also ensure student-athlete eligibility and monitor their behavior. Coaches oversee the issuance and inventory of equipment, maintain accurate financial and administrative records, and assist with program-related logistics. Coaches are responsible for staying current with industry standards, rules, and coaching techniques. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Season: Season runs January 19, 2027to March 18, 2027
2026-27Salary Schedule Range: $3960 - $4728 per season (or $22.00 to $26.27 per hour)
Position Type: HeadCoach(2026-2027Coaches Compensation Schedule)
Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalency diploma (GED).
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive sport-specific knowledge of the sport being coached
• Head Coaching experience or multiple years of assistant coaching experience
• Experience communicating with families, student-athletes, and the media
• Experience with program leadership and organizational skills - including fundraising, managing ASB budgets and maintaining positive relationships with booster group and other stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extensive periods of time. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, or bend.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, twist, and work in and around tight spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• May work outdoors in extreme heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Exposure to dust, pollen, and noise.
• Requires hand-eye coordination to operate athletics equipment as needed.

Requiredto wear all required personal protective equipment specific to the task given.

Benefits- This position is not anticipated to qualify for benefits because it is a seasonal/guest role that does not meet the threshold of 630 hours worked during the school year or the requirements of a continuing position. Please see below for more information:

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.

Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 10:38:44 AM CST.

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