Head Girls Basketball Coach

Young World Physical Education; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Head Girls Basketball Coach for Vancouver Public Schools Fort Vancouver High School. This position starts immediately for the 2026-2027 school year and offers a salary of $6,522 to $7,827 per season.

The coach will lead practices, supervise games, and provide guidance to student athletes. Qualifications include knowledge of basketball, recent coaching experience, and first aid certification. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Recent coaching experience with K-12 athletes preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct practices focusing on proper technique and mechanics.
• Attend and supervise athletes at games and execute game strategy.
• Communicate effectively with diverse parties to achieve program requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of the sport

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Job description

Job Overview

Head Girls Basketball Coach, Vancouver Public Schools Fort Vancouver High School, Vancouver, Washington. Position starts immediately for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary $6,522 to $7,827 per season. Exempt under Fair Labor Standards Act. Benefits details, including eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Job ID: 5758182. Application Deadline: Posted until filled.

Position Definition

Under the direction of the building Athletic Director, building Principal, and district Athletic Director, the coach provides a comprehensive athletics program in the specified sport to include conducting practices, overseeing games and game strategy, educating and developing athletes, and complying with WIAA policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport in which the candidate is making application
• Recent coaching experience, with K-12 athletes preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

Essential Functions

• Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes
• Recruit student athletes for the coach’s school for participation
• Conduct practices for the team that focus on proper technique and mechanics of the sport
• Attend and supervise athletes at games, and execute game strategy
• Attend yearly Coaches’ Institute training in August
• Teach and demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, parents and the school community.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Know and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
• Complete required district and WIAA trainings around sport specific rules and safety.
• Maintain and inventory uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively in an effective and positive manner with diverse parties to include staff, students, parents, and community.
• Work successfully as a team player and follow the Head Coach/Athletic Director’s program direction.
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Working Conditions

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to blood and other body fluids which may contain hazardous and/or infectious agents.
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds.

Job Requirements

Position Type: Varies.

Salary: $6,522 to $7,827 per season.