Junior High Boys Basketball Coach

Young World Physical Education; Moorcroft (WY); On-site; USD 21,326 - 25,545; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a Junior High Boys Basketball Coach in Moorcroft, Wyoming. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for coaching student-athletes, developing practice sessions, and fostering sportsmanship. Applicants should have a high school diploma and prefer prior coaching or playing experience. Certification in CPR/First Aid and a coaching permit is required. The position offers a stipend of $2,100.

Qualifications

• Previous experience playing or coaching the sport is preferred.
• Coaching permit for designated sport through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, or the ability to obtain one.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading structured practice sessions.
• Creating and implementing strategies to maximize team performance in competitions.
• Providing real-time feedback and coaching during games.
• Maintaining accurate player and team records.
• Recruiting new athletes to strengthen the team.
• Mentoring players to develop discipline, teamwork, and respect for the sport.
• Encouraging and motivating athletes to continuously improve their skills.
• Maintaining equipment and facilities to ensure a safe and functional playing environment.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Junior High Boys Basketball Coach

Location: Crook County School District 1 Moorcroft Secondary - Moorcroft, Wyoming. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Crook County School District 1

Job Details

Job ID: 5651350

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director and Principal, coaches are responsible for planning, organizing, and leading practices that align with their sport. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both individual athletes and opposing teams to develop effective strategies and select team members for competitions. Coaches play a vital role in motivating and mentoring athletes, fostering sportsmanship, and instilling a respect for the game. They ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to participate and benefit from the school's athletic programs. Coaches serve as role models, leaders, and educators, helping student‑athletes grow both on and off the field while promoting a positive and competitive athletic experience.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation inconjunction with the high school principalsPrincipal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and leading structured practice sessions
• Creating and implementing strategies to maximize team performance in competitions
• Providing real‑time feedback and coaching during games
• Maintaining accurate player and team records
• Recruiting new athletes to strengthen the team
• Mentoring players to develop discipline, teamwork, and respect for the sport
• Encouraging and motivating athletes to continuously improve their skills
• Maintaining equipment and facilities to ensure a safe and functional playing environment

Required Education and/OR Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience playing or coaching the sport is preferred

Required Certifications

• Coaching permit for designated sport through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, or the ability to obtain one
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The demands of this job are as customary in a school environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment can be from moderate to quite loud depending upon the activity in the sporting arena.

County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Coordinator: Mark Broderson, CCSD#1 Superintendent. Address: 122 State Highway 585, Sundance, WY 82729. Telephone No.: 307.283.2299. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr or call 1-800-421-3481.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,100 to $2,100 Stipend

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sherri Moeller , HR Manager
• PO Box 830
• Sundance, Wyoming 82729
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]