Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Young World Physical Education; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 36,976 - 44,290; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Part-Time Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach located in Port Townsend, Washington. The coach will be responsible for teaching basketball skills, maintaining discipline, and fostering a positive team environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, engage with students and parents, and comply with safety guidelines. Monthly stipends are offered at $3,641 for the 2026-2027 season.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching, preferably boys middle-school basketball.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic skills, rules, dress code, and principles of basketball.
• Demonstrate the philosophy of a competitive purpose-based athletics program.
• Provide guidance to assistant and volunteer coaches.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Port Townsend School District 50, Blue Heron Middle School – Port Townsend, Washington

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: 2026‑2027 stipends – $3,641 per month.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the philosophy of a competitive purpose‑based athletics program, imparting life skills, sportsmanship, good character, and supporting students’ social and emotional growth.
• Teach basic skills, rules, dress code, and principles of basketball.
• Teach, implement, and supervise safety guidelines for the sport.
• Provide guidance to assistant and volunteer coaches and engage them in program development.
• Facilitate the establishment of team and individual goals.
• Maintain discipline within the framework of school policy.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the team, community, and district staff.
• Set expectations for the team and communicate them to parents/guardians, communicating as needed throughout the season.
• Maintain WIAA coach’s certification and current first aid/CPR card or willingness to obtain emergency medical training.
• Conduct fund‑raising and cash management within school district guidelines.
• Follow the Coaches Handbook guidelines and expectations.

Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Experience in coaching, preferably boys middle‑school basketball.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Designated personnel for handling discrimination complaints are: Carrie Ehrhardt, Title IX Coordinator; Shelby MacMeekin, Section 504/ADA Coordinator.