JV Boys Basketball Coach

WATERTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

VACANCY NOTICE

JV BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

JOB LOCATION: Watertown High School

DATES: November 9, 2026 - Early March, 2027

SALARY: Extra-Curricular Compensation Schedule (Category 6 - $3,100 - $4,100)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Watertown Unified School District believes athletics are an important extension of the educational experience. We are seeking a positive, dependable, and student-centered individual to serve as our JV Boys Basketball Coach.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the varsity head coach and basketball staff to provide a positive experience for student-athletes while developing their basketball skills, understanding of the game, teamwork, and character.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Planning and leading organized, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Teaching basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and skills consistent with the overall boys basketball program.
• Coaching and supervising student-athletes during practices, contests, tournaments, and team travel.
• Building positive relationships with student-athletes while promoting accountability, sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic success.
• Communicating effectively with student-athletes, families, coaching staff, and the Athletic Department.
• Working collaboratively with the varsity head coach and coaching staff to promote consistency and continuity throughout the boys basketball program.
• Following all WUSD, Badger Conference, WIAA, and NFHS policies and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A commitment to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to create a positive, inclusive, and competitive team environment.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, strategy, and age-appropriate player development.
• A willingness to collaborate with the varsity head coach and other members of the boys basketball coaching staff.
• Dependability, professionalism, and sound judgment when working with student-athletes.
• Knowledge of WIAA and NFHS regulations.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications prior to the start of the season.

THE DISTRICT

Selected candidate will help to further the WUSD mission to serve our students by providing educational opportunities to promote academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning and to lead families, students and staff in realizing the WUSD vision of inspired learners through student-centered education strengthened by community involvement.

TRADITION. INNOVATION. TRANSFORMATION.

The Watertown School District has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students taught in seven buildings. WHS's 75 teachers and 4 administrators serve 950 students on a 150-acre campus that includes two charter schools - Endeavor Charter School and eCampus Charter School. The team has excellent facilities available to them, including a Fitness Center. WHS is a member of the Badger Conference.

The Watertown Unified School District does not discriminate in its education program, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability status.