Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach

Young World Physical Education

Laramie (WY)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach in Laramie, Wyoming to instruct and develop student-athletes on and off the court. Responsibilities include coaching, managing practices, and ensuring student eligibility.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, knowledge of basketball strategies, and experience in athletic coaching. Applicants must hold a Wyoming PTSB endorsement and valid teaching certification.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of basketball coaching and strategy.
Effective communication skills with students and faculty.
Experience in managing and coordinating sports programs.

Responsibilities

Coach middle school basketball and supervise athletes.
Plan and coordinate practices and competitions.
Evaluate student athletes and enforce eligibility.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basketball strategy

Time and organizational management

Relationship building with staff and faculty

Leadership and facilitation of meetings

Education

Wyoming PTSB endorsement as a Head Basketball Coach

Valid Wyoming teaching certification

1+ year experience as a middle school basketball coach

Job description

Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach

Albany County School District 1 | Laramie Middle School – Laramie, Wyoming. Job ID: 5745179. Application deadline: posted until filled. Starting date: Oct 1, 2026.

Job Description

Instruction and coaching of middle school basketball, developing skills and promoting student‑athlete success in the classroom and on court. Direct supervision of assigned personnel, ensuring sportsmanlike conduct.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet student athletes’ needs.
Manage and supervise all middle school basketball activities, contests, and practice sessions.
Plan and implement instructional goals and objectives with other school staff.
Coordinate a unified basketball program and collaborate with lower‑level teams.
Establish performance criteria and evaluate student athletes on an ongoing basis.
Ensure necessary precautions and safeguards for student athletes, equipment, and facilities.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility for extracurricular participation.
Schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements with the principal and other coaches.
Assist in evaluating coaches and implement changes as needed.
Accompany and supervise student athletes during competitions and travel.
Maintain files of eligibility forms, transfer forms, grade reports, and district policies.
Apply and enforce student discipline during contests, practice, and trips.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of participation.
Conduct conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain inventory of basketball program assets.
Oversee cleaning, repair, and storage of equipment.
Annually establish and meet performance goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required

Effective communication skills.
Robust knowledge of basketball strategy, rules, and coaching.
Time and organizational management.
Positive relationship building with staff and faculty.
Understanding of child and adolescent development.
Leadership and facilitation of meetings.
Ability to help coaches reach consensus.

Entry Qualifications

Mandatory: Wyoming PTSB endorsement as a Head Basketball Coach.
Preferred: 1+ year experience as a middle school basketball coach.
Valid Wyoming teaching certification.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

Vision: read small print and view computer screen for extended periods.

Hearing: answer phones, tolerate noisy conditions.

Speech: speak clearly in face‑to‑face and telephone contexts.

Upper Body Mobility: hands, fingers, wrist, elbow for manipulating objects and reaching.

Strength: lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 40+ pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental: constant interruptions, collaboration, independence, indoor/outdoor work.

Mental: read, write, interpret, apply information; math at high school proficiency; judgement; quick processing; verbal instruction; task prioritization; record keeping.

Travel to multiple sites.

Evaluation

Position eval by Athletic Director/Principal.

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