VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Vinita High School

Position Type: Athletics 

Date Posted: April 9, 2026

Location: Vinita High School

Reports To: Athletic Director & Site Administration

Salary: District Scale Extra Duty

THE VINITA ADVANTAGE

Vinita Public Schools is a district committed to ensure our resources are invested directly into our People. We are seeking a dynamic leader who wants to be more than a coach; we are looking for a program builder who will integrate into our community and lead our student-athletes toward becoming prepared, responsible graduates.

JOB OBJECTIVE

To lead the VHS Boys Basketball program in a manner that fosters athletic excellence, academic integrity, and character development. The Head Coach is responsible for the "Hornet Basketball" identity from the Varsity level down through our middle school and local youth leagues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Leadership: Maintain thorough knowledge of VPS Board policies and OSSAA regulations. Supervise the entire 6th–12th grade boys' basketball vertical.
• Instructional Excellence: Use the court as a classroom to teach technical skills, strategic thinking, and the "Hornet Way" of sportsmanship.
• Community Integration: Actively support and coordinate with local Little League and City programs to ensure a consistent support system for youth athletes.
• Administrative Management: Manage departmental meetings, grievances, and requests through the proper administrative chain of command.
• Safety & Welfare: Establish training rules and unique regulations to ensure student-athlete safety, including maintaining CPR/First Aid certification.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Employment: Must be employed as a certified teacher within the Vinita School District.
• Education: Preferred Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Education.
• Certification: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate; OSDE and OSSAA Certification/Training required.
• Leadership: Proven ability to organize, advise, and support a staff of assistant coaches.
• Experience: Substantial knowledge of technical aspects of basketball and a track record of program development.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Relational Leadership: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the Vinita community.
• Judgment: Ability to make responsible, compassionate judgments regarding student safety and confidential matters.
• Physicality: Excellent physical health required for active coaching (lifting, positioning, and demonstrating skills).

Vinita Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed.