Junior-High Girls’ Basketball Coach

Liberty Common; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement contributions

HFWA sick leave

Job summary

Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a head girls’ basketball coach for the 2027-2028 school year. The position is a regular, part-time stipend role reporting to the athletic director and involves planning, training, and coordinating for junior high student-athletes within the NPMLA.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma (associates or higher preferred) and experience with K-12 students.

Qualifications

• Technically knowledgeable about basketball and working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Working with student‑athletes to develop skills, knowledge, and virtues in basketball.
• Communicating with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Working with coaching staff to implement training and game plans.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher preferred

Job description

Seeking a head coach for the girls’ basketball program for the 2027-2028 school year at Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school. Liberty Common Junior High School is Northern Colorado's clearest path to college delivering a college-preparatory, classically oriented, liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment. The school currently enrolls approximately 300 students in grades 7 and 8 and competes in the Northern Plains Middle Level Association and in the Junior Patriot League.

The Head coach reports directly to the athletic director and has the primary responsibility for planning, training, and coordination for junior-high-school student-athletes, in cooperation with the coaching staff. Applicants should be dedicated to providing the best scholar-athlete experience. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of Liberty Common Junior High School and follow all NPMLA procedures and policies.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Stipend, Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Part-time

WORK HOURS: Varies

PAY RANGE: $2,000-2,500

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

REVISION DATE: October 2026

The deadline for receiving application is December 1, 2026, which may be extended and reposted at the school’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma; associates degree or greater is preferred.
• Experience working with K-12 students preferred.

Job Duties:

• Working with student‑athletes to develop skills, knowledge, and virtues in basketball.
• Communicating with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Working with coaching staff to implement training and game plans.

Job Requirements:

• Technically knowledgeable of basketball and experience working with student‑athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student‑athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move safely in athletic workspaces;
• The ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

Compensation:

• Starting at $2,000 (possibly higher based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment).
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

At-Will Employment:

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner,Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects ofemployment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement,discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

Additional Duties:

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice withdirection from Liberty Common School.