JV and Varsity Basketball Coach

Basis-Independent-Schools; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

BASIS Independent Bellevue is seeking candidates for Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball Coach positions for a temporary period. Practices are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM, starting November 12, 2026 with an anticipated end date of February 11, 2027.

The role requires coaching experience in K-12 settings, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to develop curricula for diverse age groups while maintaining a safe, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Utilizes technology to effectively communicate with staff, parents and the administrative team.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a willingness to continually learn and improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages children in physical fitness activities and develops fundamental skills.
• Develops and implements effective program curriculum and content.
• Plans, organizes and conducts a wide variety of physical education activities for all age groups and genders.
• Establishes, maintains and fosters positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Organizes people, supplies, and equipment
• Knowledge of all aspects of various sport programs and the ability to teach/coach student-athletes toward acquisition of those skills.
• Maintains a safe environment for participants.
• Models and fosters cooperation, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior.
• Determines the system of play to be used in a fair and equal way so that all participants have playing time.
• Implements best strategies and methods to carry out a system of play.
• Understands the rules of the sport.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technology literacy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Coaching certification preferred

Job description

BASIS Independent Bellevue, a grades K–12 private school, is seeking candidates for a Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball Coach!

Practice days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM. This is a temporary position, beginning on November 12, 2026 and an anticipated end date of February 11, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engages children in physical fitness activities and develops fundamental skills.

• Develops and implements effective program curriculum and content.

• Plans, organizes and conducts a wide variety of physical education activities for all age groups and genders.

• Establishes, maintains and fosters positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Organizes people, supplies, and equipment

• Knowledge of all aspects of various sport programs and the ability to teach/coach student-athletes toward acquisition of those skills.

• Maintains a safe environment for participants.

• Models and fosters cooperation, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior.

• Determines the system of play to be used in a fair and equal way so that all participants have playing time.

• Implements best strategies and methods to carry out a system of play.

• Understands the rules of the sport.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Education & Credentials:

• High School degree required; Associate’s degree preferred.

• 1 to 2 years prior coaching experience; coaching certification preferred.

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a K-12 setting or an education related field.

• CPR and First Aid certified.

Essential Skills:

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills. Creates a responsive and productive working relationship with parents, children, teachers, other staff and the local community through remaining accessible and communicating clearly and concisely.

• Utilizes technology to effectively communicate with staff, parents and the administrative team.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a willingness to continually learn and improve skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent speaking and listening (50-75%). Must be proficient in speaking, writing and reading English to include reading and comprehending policies and procedures, and being able to correspond in English.

• Frequent walking and standing (50-75%).

• Frequent repetitive or fine hand movements, working with arms above shoulder level and reaching (50-75%).

• Frequent bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, or twisting (50-75%).

• Frequent rising from the floor, gripping or squeezing (50-75%).

• Occasional use of computer keyboard and mouse (10-25%).

• Occasional carrying and lifting 25-50 pounds (10-25%).

• Occasional climbing of stairs, playground equipment, or ladders (10-25%).

• Limited operation of vehicles (5-10%).

• Employee is regularly required to speak, hear and use clear vision with or without correction. This may include viewing small numbers.

• TRAVEL: Must be able to travel by air or motor vehicle to required training and development.