Junior High School Boys Basketball Coach

Coos Bay SD 9; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 16,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshfield Junior High School in Coos Bay, Oregon is seeking a Boys MS Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. You will work with the athletic director to develop a competitive program while fostering personal growth and academic achievement among student athletes.

Responsibilities include coaching, directing practices, supervising students, ensuring safety, managing equipment, and communicating with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience required.
• Coach certification required according to OSAA rules.
• Valid first aid card.
• Meet Farwest League/ OSAA guidelines for emergency first aid procedures.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport/activity, coaching techniques, and student supervision.
• Ability to work successfully with student athletes, parents, school staff, and public.
• Ability to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school district procedures and policies.
• Physical and mental skills abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the position duties assigned by the athletic director and/or principal.
• Must complete required trainings per State Law, Oregon Administrative Rules, and Board policy prior to first day of coaching duties.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with, seeks advice, and follows direction of the athletic director and/or principal.
• Cooperates with other district coaching and teaching staff.
• Demonstrates sound organization and conducts regular, daily practice sessions on days when no event is scheduled.
• Provides training that will condition participants to competition and assist in preventing injury.
• Issues, keeps inventory, and oversees appropriate use and care of equipment used by the program.
• Understands the budget process and stays within budget when making recommendations to athletic director and/or principal for the ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in professional development as appropriate and attends district athletic department meetings as directed by supervisor(s).
• Demonstrates understanding of game/activity preparation and implements acceptable game/activity strategies.
• Works with leaguecoaches to build and maintain a competitive program of the sport / activity.
• Knows and enforces district rules as outlined in Board policy, the Extra Curricular Activities Code of Conduct, and performs duties accordingly.
• Knows and enforces rules of the league and or OSAA as applicable by age group.
• Follows safe practices during activities and scheduled events to prevent and provide care for injuries.
• Has personal knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
• Notifies the athletic director, and/or principal of serious student injuries as soon as possible.
• Completes and submits to theDistricta student accident report as soon as possible following injuries.
• Provides firm, fair, and consistent discipline.
• Reports serious infractions of rules or other participant eligibility related problems to athletic director, and/or principal as soon as reasonably possible.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with participants on an individual basis and as a team, with parents, assistant coaches, and other district staff.
• Keeps participants informed of their obligations for practices, events, etc.
• Promotes good sportsmanship and appropriate competitive attitude of the team.
• Commends good execution of the sport/activity and works with participants as individuals and as a team to strengthen weaknesses in a positive manner.
• Uses professional conduct during events and practices.
• Exemplifies high standards of personal conduct and habits.
• Demonstrates personal enthusiasm for the sport/activity and commitment to the total athletic/activities program of the district.
• Emphasizes the importance of academic achievement of students.

Skills

Coaching experience

First aid

Student supervision

Communication

Tools

OSAA rules certification

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: MS Basketball Coach,Boys

Marshfield Junior High School

*This position is for the 2026-2027 season*

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Work with the athletic director to maintain a competitive program by encouraging the personal growth of student athletes’ skills and abilities. Support the athletic / extra-curricular programs of the district by coaching, scouting, directing, and assuming appropriate duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous coaching experience required
• Coach certification required according to OSAA rules
• Valid first aid card
• Meet Farwest League/ OSAA guidelines for emergency first aid procedures
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport/activity, coaching techniques, and student supervision
• Ability to work successful with student athletes, parents, school staff, and public
• Ability to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school district procedures and policies
• Physical and mental skills abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the position duties assigned by the athletic director and/or principal.
• Must complete required trainings per State Law, Oregon Administrative Rules, and Board policy prior to first day of coaching duties.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates with, seeks advice, and follows direction of the athletic director and/or principal.
• Cooperates with other district coaching and teaching staff.
• Demonstrates sound organization and conducts regular, daily practice sessions on days when no event is scheduled.
• Provides training that will condition participants to competition and assist in preventing injury.
• Issues, keeps inventory, and oversees appropriate use and care of equipment used by the program.
• Understands the budget process and stays within budget when making recommendations to athletic director and/or principal for the ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in professional development as appropriate and attends district athletic department meetings as directed by supervisor(s)

• Demonstrates understanding of game/activity preparation and implements acceptable game/activity strategies.
• Works with leaguecoaches to build and maintain a competitive program of the sport / activity.
• Knows and enforces district rules as outlined in Board policy, the Extra Curricular Activities Code of Conduct, and performs duties accordingly.
• Knows and enforces rules of the league and or OSAA as applicable by age group
• Follows safe practices during activities and scheduled events to prevent and provide care for injuries.
• Has personal knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
• Notifies the athletic director, and/or principal of serious student injuries as soon as possible.
• Completes and submits to theDistricta student accident report as soon as possible following injuries.
• Provides firm, fair, and consistent discipline.
• Reports serious infractions of rules or other participant eligibility related problems to athletic director, and/or principal as soon as reasonably possible.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with participants on an individual basis and as a team, with parents, assistant coaches, and other district staff.
• Keeps participants informed of their obligations for practices, events, etc.
• Promotes good sportsmanship and appropriate competitive attitude of the team.
• Commends good execution of the sport/activity and works with participants as individuals and as a team to strengthen weaknesses in a positive manner.
• Uses professional conduct during events and practices.
• Exemplifies high standards of personal conduct and habits.
• Demonstrates personal enthusiasm for the sport/activity and commitment to the total athletic/activities program of the district.
• Emphasizes the importance of academic achievement of students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequency Key: None (N); Occasional - up to 25% of shift (O); Intermittently – up to 50% of shift (I); Frequently – up to 75% of shift (F).

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

Bend

F

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.

F

Twist

F

Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.

I

Squat

F

Lift/Carry 26-40 lbs.

O

Kneel

F

Lift/Carry 40-100 lbs.

O

Climb

I

Stand

F

Reach Above Shoulders

F

Walk

F

Grip/Grasp

F

Sit

F

Extend/Flex Neck

F

Drive

O

Use Dominant Hand

F

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions

F

Use Non-Dominant Hand

F

Keyboard/ Mouse Work

O

Ability to See

F

Ability to Hear

F

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Mustbeabletoworkwithinvariousdegreesofnoise,temperature,andairquality.Worksurfaceswill varyfromconcretetograsstohardwoodfloors.Job responsibilitiesmay requirebothinsideandoutside assignments.Interruptionsofworkareroutine.Flexibilityandpatiencearerequired.Mustbeself-motivatedand able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work may be expected. Evening and weekend work will be expected. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

Salary Range

$1448 - $3765

Closing Date

No employee or applicant for employment shall be subject to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Coos Bay Public Schools complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. Coos Bay Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug Free and Alcohol Free Workplace. Drug Testing may be a requirement for employment. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.