Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Posting # 74-26/27

Job Title: LHS 4th Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Open: 11/9/2026

First File Review: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Position open until filled.

Build the Foundation. Shape What Comes Next.

Think of the first time a player uses a move in a game that they’ve been working on for weeks. Then think of the player who misses a shot, gets back on defense, and is ready to take the next one. Both moments take confidence. As Lakeside’s fourth assistant coach, you’ll help students build it by teaching the fundamentals with patience and challenging them to compete hard for one another.

You’ll get to know the student who needs a little more encouragement to speak up and the one who’s ready to take more responsibility for the team. You’ll ask both to give their best and help them see how their effort makes their teammates better. We’re looking for a coach who sets high expectations and makes sure every student has someone in their corner. Come help these players build a team they’ll be proud to have played for.

Salary: The salary range for the position is Min. $2,063 to Max. $2,438. Salary placement will be at Step 0 of the Coaches Agreement unless documentation of experience is received in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary schedules are available on the For Employees page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website. District policies and procedures are available on the Our District page.

Benefits: Paid Sick Leave (per Initiative 1433)

Work Location: Lakeside High School

Nature and Scope of Position

The fourth assistant coaching assignment at Lakeside High School is contingent on student participation numbers under the Coaches Agreement. If student participation numbers permit a C-Team, the fourth assistant serves as the C-Team Coach and plans and leads its practices in coordination with the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.

The fourth assistant also supports the broader boys basketball program by helping lead assigned practices and teaching the basketball fundamentals and team concepts students need to prepare for competition. The coach supervises students during assigned team activities and models good sportsmanship while following district and WIAA safety and eligibility requirements.

Position Reports To: Devin Bauer, Athletic Director, in coordination with the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Season: Winter 2026/2027

Valid only if student numbers permit by contract: ☒ YES ☐ NO

Primary Job Functions

Assist the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach with the Lakeside High School boys basketball program.
Serve as the C-Team Coach if student participation numbers permit.
Plan and conduct C-Team practices in coordination with the Head Varsity Coach and the overall goals of the boys basketball program.
Provide instruction in basketball fundamentals, individual skills, team concepts, conditioning, game preparation, and sportsmanship.
Prepare student-athletes for competition through organized, developmentally appropriate, and safe practices.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, locker-room use, and other assigned team activities.
Make appropriate coaching decisions during competitions while supporting the philosophy and expectations established by the Head Varsity Coach.
Promote accountability, teamwork, leadership, respect, sportsmanship, and a positive team culture.
Maintain appropriate team discipline and model professional and respectful conduct.
Communicate participation expectations, team rules, schedules, and eligibility requirements to student-athletes and families.
Monitor student eligibility and support student-athletes in meeting academic, attendance, conduct, and participation expectations.
Prioritize student safety and follow district procedures concerning injuries, concussion management, sudden cardiac arrest awareness, emergency response, and the reporting of concerns.
Communicate regularly with the Head Varsity Coach regarding practices, competitions, student-athlete development, concerns, and program needs.
Follow applicable WIAA, league, district, school, and athletic-department rules, procedures, and expectations.
Maintain required certifications and complete all required district and WIAA training.
Assist with equipment, uniforms, inventory, facility use, transportation coordination, scheduling, and team records as assigned.
Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, coaching staff, officials, school personnel, and administration.
Perform other related duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Head Varsity Coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification before the start of the season.
Ability to meet Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint-clearance requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to complete required WIAA coaching education and district-directed training.
Knowledge of safe and effective basketball fundamentals, techniques, training practices, and game strategies.
Ability to plan and conduct organized practices and provide appropriate supervision of student-athletes.
Ability to instruct, motivate, supervise, and communicate effectively with high school-aged students.
Commitment to student safety, positive relationships, sportsmanship, and equitable treatment of students.

Desired Qualifications

Experience participating in or coaching basketball at the high school, collegiate, club, or comparable level.
Experience working with high school-aged students.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct developing student-athletes.
Skill in teaching basketball fundamentals, individual development, and team concepts.
A student-centered approach that promotes confidence, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Ability to support the Head Varsity Coach in maintaining a positive, organized, competitive, and inclusive basketball program.
Ability to develop character and promote positive lifelong habits through athletics.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, coaches, school staff, officials, and administration.

APPLICATION STEPS

Please complete all steps in the Red Rover application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to reviewing your application materials.

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a criminal-history background check, including fingerprint checks conducted through the Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal-history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

For questions, please contact:

Kyle Stussi, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Specialist
kstussi@9mile.org
(509) 340-4302

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other’s best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
509-340-4300
mmace@9mile.org

LHS 4th Asst. Boys' Basketball Coach