North Eugene High School Boys Basketball JV Head Coach

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J in Eugene, OR is seeking a dedicated JV head coach for the 2026/2027 season. You will assist in planning and implementing athletic program policies, while providing leadership and supervision across junior varsity teams and staff.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of OSAA/NFHS rules, coaching experience, and a background in youth development. Appointment includes ensuring compliance, safety, and constructive, confidential support for student-athletes and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid/CPR certification and concussion management training required or preferred.
• Background check clearance is required.
• OSAA and NFHS rules knowledge expected.
• TSPC license preferred; Oregon driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and developing policies, regulations, and procedures for the interscholastic athletic program.
• Provide leadership and vision within the athletic program and supervise junior varsity/secondary head coaching staff.
• Organize oversight of all program aspects to meet district and OSAA/NFHS requirements.
• Utilize effective coaching, motivational techniques, and collaboration with diverse students and staff to improve performance.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Coaching leadership

Knowledge of rules & regulations

Ability to supervise teams

Professional communication

Team building

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

Public relations

Adaptive coaching

Bilingual/multicultural experience

Professional dress and conduct

Child development awareness

Safety and risk assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification (Red Cross)

Concussion Management training (OSAA)

Background check clearance

TSPC license (preferred)

Oregon driver’s license

OSAA coaching certificate (compliance with standards)

Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field (preferred)

Job description

This position is for the 2026/2027 season.

Under direction, the role of the JV head coach is to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to an interscholastic sports program. Head junior varsity/secondary head coaches provide leadership and vision within the athletic program, organizing and supporting the oversight of all aspects of the program to help ensure it meets the needs of the school district and its participants.

*Secondary Head Coach- naming for programs that do not have a designated Junior Varsity level.

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

1. 1. Knowledge and understanding of the basic and advanced aspects of the sport.
2. 2. Has knowledge of and complies with state, conference, league and school training, rules and regulations.
3. 3. Understanding of child growth, development and behavior with knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete’s efforts, performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
4. 4. Has thorough knowledge of and complies with all state, conference, league and school rules and regulations, and policies approved by Eugene School District 4J, OSAA and NFHS.
5. 5. Knowledge of policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to interscholastic athletics and activities.
6. 6. Ability to provide training and coaching through motivational techniques and strategies to improve individuals and group performance.
7. 7. Ability to supervise and provide support and vision for the individual sport program and all of the teams under their supervision.
8. 8. Establish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationships.
9. 9. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
10. 10. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
11. 11. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
12. 12. Ability to prioritize tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
13. 13. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
14. 14. Present self and ESD4J in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
15. 15. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
16. 16. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
17. 17. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
18. 18. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
19. 19. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

Education

• ? High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification

• ? Possession of a valid Red Cross First Aid Certificate, including CPR training methods and procedures.
• ? Successful completion of Concussion Management and other training courses required by the OSAA.
• ? Successfully meet the District’s background check process.
• ? Preferred, but not required: Possession of a valid TSPC license.
• ? Valid Oregon Driver’s License

Experience

• ? A year of prior Interscholastic athletic or coaching experience (knowledge of sport)
• ? Experience in, or understanding of sport to be coached. Must meet OSAA standards for coaching certificate. Knowledge of athletic conditioning and care/prevention of injuries.
• ? Must be a minimum of 22 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• ? Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, or closely related areas.
• ? Two years of experience as a high school interscholastic coach.
• ? Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.