Coach - Assistant High School Girls Basketball

Coach - Assistant High School Girls Basketball JobID: 558 Position Type: Athletics/ActivitiesDate Posted: 9/3/2026Location: Kalama High School, Kalama, WADate Available: November 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HideWe appreciate your interest in employment with Kalama School District. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.Coach - Anticipated High School Girls AssistantSeason begin date: November 2026Season end date: March 2027Salary: $3,112 - $3,610 DOELocation: Kalama High School, Kalama, WABenefits: This position is not eligible for health or retirement benefitsReports to: Athletic Director JOB SUMMARY: This position provides direction under the guidance of the head basketball coach to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. To value and promote the worth of each participant while effectively leading players and staff to achieve their individual and collective potential. Work is performed under the direction of the head coach, Principal and Athletic Director.DESCRIPTION: Provides instruction to students in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sportOrganizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercisesAssesses students' skills, monitors students during competition and practiceProvides determining game strategyFollows established procedures in the event of an injuryModels sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials and spectatorsSupervises and maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its securityDistributes and collects equipment, supplies and uniforms to students as directed by the head coachMaintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all timesParticipates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assembliesPerforms support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related recordsModels non discriminatory practices in all activitiesQUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.High School diploma or GEDPer WIAA - minimum age for head coach is 21 years of age, assistant coach is 19 years of agePrevious Coaching experience preferredReasoning ability to understand and carry out instructions and solve practical problemsMust complete WIAA required training and district required SafeSchools training prior to the beginning of the sport's seasonThe requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:CPR/First Aid cardLANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.Ability to speak effectively to administration, staff, students and parents.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Skills in reading, understanding and following safety rules and regulationsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relations with students and staffAbility to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policiesAbility to work independently and to communicate proactivelySuch alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Requires some travel.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Work is predominantly in athletic rooms and gyms). Temperature normal climate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSTravels to other school district buildings as required.If you are hired for this position, you will be required to complete a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).