SY 26-27 Head Coach - Boys Basketball

Young World Physical Education; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a Head Coach for Boys Basketball at Dunbar Middle School. The role involves recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes while planning and directing practice activities.

Candidates should have past play experience in basketball, and preference will be given to those with previous coaching experience. Effective communication and emotional intelligence are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in basketball.
• Must have past play experience in basketball.
• Preference given to those with coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach student athletes the rules, techniques, and skills.
• Direct individual and group practice activities.

Skills

Teaching basketball techniques

Directing practice activities

Emotional intelligence

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Past play experience in basketball

Coaching experience preferred

Job description

SY 26-27 Head Coach - Boys Basketball

Lynchburg City Schools – Dunbar Middle School – Innovative Program – Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Details

Job ID: 5718384

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Head Coach – Boys Basketball

Department: Dunbar Middle School

Salary Grade: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: Dunbar Middle School

Reports to: Athletic Director

Position Summary: Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in the sport of basketball.

Essential Functions

• Planning and teaching student athletes the rules, techniques, and skills to become better basketball players.
• Directing individual and group practice activities.

Lynchburg City Schools Competencies

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

Education and Experience

• Past play experience in basketball.
• Preference given to those with coaching experience.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other Duties

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Status / Salary

Job Status: OPEN

Salary: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found at https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Contact Information

• Twila Burns , Assistant Principal
• DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV
• Phone: [phone]

EEO Statement

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.