JV Basketball Coach for 7th & 8th Grade Boys

Northwood Middle School; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Northwood Middle School is seeking a dedicated coach for the 7th & 8th Grade Boys JV Basketball program for Spring 2027. The role emphasizes leadership, skill development, and sportsmanship to support a well-rounded education and healthy student growth.

Responsibilities include planning practices, teaching fundamentals, supervising events, coordinating with the athletic director, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Type II Driver’s License is preferred.
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding the techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.
• Develops and organizes a practice program. Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up.
• Supervise athletes during activities in connection with athletic events, including practices, games, camps, and travel.
• Promote the school's entire interscholastic program and direct the program in harmony with the overall school program.
• Set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, including respecting and supporting contest officials.
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle to student-athletes.
• Ensure that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including the medical insurance coverage form, and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Communicate with parents regarding team rules and athletic department guidelines.
• Confer with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance and/or conduct of their student.
• Know and understand the student-athlete handbook.
• Follow state, conference, and district regulations governing the athletic program
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies.
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures as documented in the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.
• Complete and submit accident reports for any injury to the school principal or designee.
• Recognize and adhere to any athlete's health plan.
• Provide equal opportunities to all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached
• Hold valid first aid and CPR certifications.
• Complete training as required by the District and the WIAA.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching

First Aid/CPR knowledge

Communication

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Type II Driver’s License (preferred)

Job description

Northwood Middle School is seeking a dedicated coach for the 7th & 8th Grade Boys JV Basketball program for Spring 2027. The role emphasizes leadership, skill development, and sportsmanship to support a well-rounded education and healthy student growth.

Responsibilities include planning practices, teaching fundamentals, supervising events, coordinating with the athletic director, and communicating with parents.