What are the responsibilities and job description for the COACH - Assistant Middle School Boys Basketball position at Kalama School District?
Season may include summer camp duties- Provides instruction to students in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises
- Assesses students' skills, monitors students during competition and practice
- Provides determining game strategy
- Follows established procedures in the event of an injury
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials and spectators
- Supervises and maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
- Distributes and collects equipment, supplies and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach
- Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times
- Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
- Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records
- Models non discriminatory practices in all activities
- Must complete SafeSchools training prior to the beginning of the sport's season
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- High School diploma or GED
- Per WIAA - minimum age for head coach is 21 years of age, assistant coach is 19 years of age
- Previous Coaching experience preferred
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Reasoning ability
The 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. - CPR/First Aid card
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules. Ability to speak effectively to administration, staff, students and parents.
- Skills in reading, understanding and following safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students and staff.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies
- Ability to work independently and to communicate proactively
- 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.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Work is predominantly in athletic rooms. Temperature normal climate. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
- Travels to other school district buildings as required.
JobID: 542
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach - Boys
Athletics/Activities/Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach - Boys
Date Posted:
6/2/2026
6/2/2026
Location:
Kalama Middle School, Kalama, WA
Kalama Middle School, Kalama, WA
Date Available:
January 2027
January 2027
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
We 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.
Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Season begin date: Approximately November 2026
Season end date: Approximately March 2027
Salary: $2,155 - $2,500 DOE
Location: Kalama Middle School
Benefits: This position is not eligible for health or retirement benefits
Benefits: This position is not eligible for health or retirement benefits
Reports to: Athletic Director
Job Summary: This position provides direction under the guidance of the head middle school 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.
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Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.
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Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
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).
Salary : $2,155 - $2,500