Head HS Girls Basketball Coach

Job Summary:

The High School Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for leading and managing the girls basketball program at Soap Lake High School. The coach will foster a competitive, respectful, and inclusive team environment while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development. Duties include organizing practices, coaching games, ensuring academic and athletic eligibility, and supporting the holistic growth of student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead practices, conditioning, and games in accordance with school and WIAA regulations.
• Supervise student-athletes at all times during team-related activities.
• Encourage academic achievement and monitor eligibility requirements. Maintain effective communication with parents, school personnel, and administration.
• Attend all district-arranged parent meetings.
• Ensure player safety and promote proper warm-up, conditioning, and injury prevention techniques.
• Maintain and manage team equipment and uniform inventory.
• Organize and lead a youth basketball camp to build program interest and excitement.
• Inspect locker rooms and facilities before and after practices/games for cleanliness and proper care.
• Responsible for setup and takedown of game-day equipment and gym facilities.
• Promote respect for equipment and school property; model proper use and care.
• Assist the athletic director with scheduling, transportation, and logistics for regular season, tournaments, and special events.
• Lead or participate in fundraising efforts including concessions, ticket sales, scoreboard operations, and other approved methods.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Soap Lake School Board and ensure all coaching staff comply.
• Demonstrate and enforce high standards of conduct, respect, and sportsmanship.
• Follow all district, league, and WIAA rules and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Previous basketball coaching experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of basketball rules, strategy, and athlete development.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and support high school athletes.
• Must meet WIAA and Soap Lake School District coaching requirements (including valid First Aid/CPR certification, concussion training, etc.).
• Must pass a background check and receive district approval.

Sick Leave Accrual at 1 hour per 40 worked

SEBB Insurance Program Benefits for eligible positions (630 hours) include:

• Fully and self-insured medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Health savings accounts (HSA) for high deductible medical plan
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plans
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Employer Paid and Supplemental Options
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - Employer Paid and Supplemental Options
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Option
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Option

Other Benefits:

• Participation in Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Optional participation in 403(b)
• Up to 4 personal leave days per school year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year
• Eligibility for partial tuition reimbursement