HS Girls Basketball Coach

Unalaska City School District; Alaska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unalaska City School District is seeking a dedicated athletic coach to develop a competitive program that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

You will instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, conditioning, and game strategy while promoting academic achievement and responsible character. Evening practices and travel for competitions may be required, with a focus on safety and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Must meet district/state coaching certification requirements.
• First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience coaching or playing the sport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct regular practices and training sessions.
• Teach fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies for the sport.
• Instill teamwork, respect, discipline, and perseverance.
• Manage game preparation, including strategy, player development, and scouting where appropriate.
• Ensure safety and well-being of student-athletes through supervision and risk management.
• Support academic eligibility and encourage balance between athletics and academics.
• Communicate with athletic directors, administrators, parents, and athletes about schedules and goals.
• Oversee equipment, uniforms, and facility use.
• Adhere to district, state, and governing athletic association rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Coach is responsible for developing and leading a competitive athletic program that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth. The coach will instruct student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical conditioning required to succeed in their sport while promoting academic achievement and positive character development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct regular practices and training sessions.

• Teach fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the sport.

• Instill positive values such as teamwork, respect, discipline, and perseverance.

• Manage all aspects of game preparation, including strategy, player development, and scouting (as appropriate).

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes by following proper supervision and risk management practices.

• Promote academic success by supporting eligibility requirements and encouraging student-athletes to balance athletics and academics.

• Communicate regularly with athletic directors, school administrators, parents, and athletes regarding schedules, expectations, and program goals.

• Oversee equipment, uniforms, and facility use, ensuring proper care and accountability.

• Adhere to all district, state, and governing athletic association rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in the sport preferred.

• Knowledge of rules, techniques, and strategies of the sport.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.

• First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

• Must meet all district and state certification requirements for coaches.

Working Conditions

• Evening and weekend practices/games may be required.

• Travel for competitions and tournaments.

• Physical ability to demonstrate skills and participate in training activities.