Position Purpose

The Head Girls Basketball Coach supports the development of high school student-athletes by fostering skill development, positive attitudes, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate instruction, participation, and the development of lifelong habits of physical activity, responsibility, and respect.

Goals

Support the physical, social, and emotional development of high school student-athletes
Teach fundamental basketball skills appropriate for varying ability levels
Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for self and others
Provide positive role modeling and encouragement
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive athletic environment

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Administration

Provide overall leadership, organization, and supervision of the girls' basketball program.
Supervise and support assistant coaches while ensuring consistent program expectations and compliance with district and activity association requirements.
Serve as the primary coordinator for program operations, parent communication, budgeting, equipment management, fundraising, and program development.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive girls basketball program that supports athlete growth from youth through high school by collaborating with youth coaches, promoting participation, coordinating feeder program activities, and providing off-season skill development opportunities consistent with district and activity association regulations.
Coordinate and support youth camps, clinics, and other basketball development opportunities designed to increase student participation and strengthen the girls' basketball program

Coaching Responsibilities

Attend and supervise all practices, contests, team meetings, and required school-related activities.
Organize and conduct practice sessions that emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, participation, and safety.
Instruct student-athletes in basketball fundamentals, individual skill development, and team concepts appropriate to their level of competition.
Supervise student-athletes during competitions and ensure appropriate conduct, sportsmanship, and adherence to team expectations.
Serve as the primary communication liaison between coaches, student-athletes, families, administration, and the Athletic Director.
Conduct preseason parent meetings and communicate program expectations, schedules, participation requirements, and team policies to families.
Monitor student participation, attendance, effort, and academic eligibility throughout the season.
Coordinate transportation, scheduling, and event logistics with the Athletic Director.
Ensure student safety at all times and oversee the proper use, care, inventory, and storage of equipment and uniforms.
Coordinate fundraising activities in accordance with district bookkeeping and purchasing procedures.
Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, Board policy, district procedures, and activity association regulations related to student-athlete participation and safety, including concussion protocols.
Ensure student-athletes meet eligibility requirements, including academic standing, physical examinations, and required participation documentation.
Promote a positive team culture that emphasizes inclusion, responsibility, growth, and respect.
Model professionalism, positive behavior, leadership, and effective conflict resolution.
Maintain clear expectations for conduct, attendance, sportsmanship, and fair play.
Follow district athletic guidelines and activity association standards.

Application Requirements

Interested external candidates should submit:

Completed application
Cover letter
Resume

Terms of Employment

Employment is approved by the Board of Trustees and in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

Background Check Requirement

All employees and applicants are required to undergo a criminal history check and fingerprinting. Applicants convicted of felony crimes enumerated in Idaho Code § 33-1208 may not be hired.

External candidates should complete the application, cover letter, resume, and (3) current letters of recommendation.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees, as well as other individuals, and any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code, may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code, shall not be hired. are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel

I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance

IDAPA. 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D

IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L

IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z

IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders

Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code, may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code, shall not be hired. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.