KEHSEC23090 - Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Kennewick; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach to support the head coach and assist in managing the sports program. Responsibilities include instructing student-athletes in techniques, fulfilling program coordination duties, and adhering to coaching standards. Applicants must possess First Aid/CPR certifications and a High School Diploma or GED. This position offers a chance to influence students positively while engaging in athletics.

Qualifications

• Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and meet coaching standards.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated short and long-term organization and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with administrative and program coordination duties.
• Instruct participants in techniques and physical training.
• Implement teaching and coaching philosophies.

Skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Organization and management skills

Public relations skills

Coaching experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION #KEHSEC23090

POSITION DESCRIPTION - Assistant Girls Basketball Coach(2positions)

LOCATION OF POSITION - Kennewick High School

POSITION OPENS: 4/13/2026

POSITION CLOSES: 4/20/2026 (Or until filled)

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs

GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To carry out the objectives of the sports program as outlined by the athletic director.
2. To assist the head coach in fulfilling administrative, program coordination, and developmental duties and responsibilities.
3. To instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training necessary for the realization of success.
4. To implement teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Kennewick School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association mission statements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards.
2. Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the Kennewick School District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
3. High School Diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated short and long-term organization and management skills.
• Three current recommendations.
• Demonstrated evidence of being a positive role model.
• Clearly defined philosophy for the coaching level applied for.
• Coaching experience in this sport.
• Evidence of effective public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and communicate with students, parents, assistant coaches, administrators, and community members.
• Evidence of WIAA certification, and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations.

COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent 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.

Mobility

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense

The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting

The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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.

Physical Hazards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

EEO STATEMENT

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Kennewick School District

1000 W. 4th Ave.

Kennewick WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources or the Classified Human Resources Manager.

Social: Civil Rights & Equity: Thomas Brillhart - [e-mail]

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - [e-mail]