Coach - Boys 5th Grade Basketball

Hoquiam School District No.28

Job Description

Elementary Coach - 5th Grade Boys Basketball

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 11/30/25

Days/Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Proposed Start Date: 1/16/2026

Note - Knowledge of basketball and coaching experience is preferred.

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

Reports to: Athletic Director

Essential Functions: Organize and schedule daily practice sessions (4 to 5 days per week) with the concept of developing the athlete's greatest potential.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• Establish a fair and consistent means of selecting and evaluating players and teams and communicate this to parents and athletes.
• Emphasize the importance of a developmentally focused league.
• Scheduling daily practices with a plan for development and being organized to best use of time.
• Have knowledge of all players' strengths and weaknesses.
• Use resources and maximize the skills of your high school coaches.
• Emphasize safety precautions at all times.
• Be educated of proper conditioning, training and injury procedures.
• Keep accurate reports on injured players and maintain lines of communication with the Athletic Director or others in charge of injuries or back-to-play releases.
• Teach the fundamentals of the sport.
• Assume responsibility for the constant care of equipment and facilities.
• Maintain proper supervision of the basketball during the season.
• Meet with parents when requested to do so.
• Have a solid communication protocol to students, parents, Athletic Director and students.
• Work to promote your program and all athletes.
• Report game results to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
• Discipline athletes in a consistent manner while providing a means for parents and athletes to discuss concerns with you.
• Monitor all student behaviors while transporting student athletes on all off campus games/activities. Intervene when a problem presents itself.
• Be a positive, motivating and enthusiastic member of our coaching staff and present yourself in a professional manner when dealing with parents and students.
• Display the highest level of sportsmanship, fair play, integrity and honesty.
• Show the importance of time management and being on time.
• Wear appropriate coaching attire that is professional and suitable for the environment.

Salary: $1050.00 Stipend

Coach Benefits: One hour of sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway mgannaway@hoquiam.net, Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator Brianne Barrett bbarrett@hoquiam.net , Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417