COACH : Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Job Title : Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, East Valley High School (2 Positions)

Reports to : Athletic Director, Head Girls Basketball Coach, and Building Principal

Work Schedule : Per WIAA Season (season starts November 17, 2025)

Salary : EVCO Salary Schedule $4,327 - $6,604 for the season, depending on placement per experience

Benefits : Click Here to view Employee Benefit Information

Job Summary :

The Assistant Girls Basketball Coach works under the direct supervision of the athletic director, head girls basketball coach, and the principal. The coach is expected to provide the necessary leadership and to plan, organize, and be responsible for the girls basketball team, and to carry out the objectives of the school athletic program. High school level coaches are expected to have had previous successful coaching experience and experience in playing the sport. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, motivational, teaching, and coaching skills. This person should be a person of high character and values that will set a positive example for all students in the East Valley School District.

This position does NOT include a teaching position in the District.

Essential Job Functions :

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties :

• Teach the fundamentals of basketball.
• Teach appreciation of rules and regulations, care of equipment and facilities, fair play, respect for others, personal hygiene, and safety.
• Hold necessary practices to prepare players for competition.
• Maintain documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Monitor and ensure scholastic eligibility of players.
• Conduct self in an ethical and professional manner, model behavior during practices and games; model required discipline and ethical behavior for players.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletics.
• Ability to relate to and motivate student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care.
• Reports injuries to administration in a timely manner and ensures that a coach will accompany any injured player who requires medical attention.
• Build and sustain a successful program that garners both financial and community support and is respected by the East Valley School District and community at large.
• Availability to coach during vacation periods; some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and / or retention of assistant coaches.
• Ensures that all players are properly and safely equipped for their sport.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.
• Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and / or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.
• Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.
• Comply with all District policies and all applicable laws.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

Desired Skills :

Minimum Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to deal with distraught and / or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity and sporting events.

Evaluation :

The Assistant Girls Basketball Coach shall be evaluated periodically by the Athletic Director pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions and desired skills.

Classification History :

Job description developed : April 2015 mmr

Job description revised : May 2025 cmw

East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on 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 Compliance Coordinator : Jane Stencel, Phone : (509) ###-####, ; ADA / Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator : Jane Stencel, Phone : (509) ###-####, ; Section 504 Coordinator : Heather Awbery, Phone : (509) ###-####, ; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator : Brian Talbott, Phone : (509) ###-####, , 3830 N. Sullivan Rd, Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.