8th Grade Basketball (Girls) Coach - Douglass Middle School

Job Summary

A 8th grade girls basketball coach at a comprehensive middle school is responsible for developing student-athletes’ fundamental basketball skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive competitive spirit. The coach plans and leads practices, teaches game strategies, and supervises student participation during games and tournaments.

They create a safe, inclusive environment that supports the physical, social, and emotional growth of all players. Additionally, the coach communicates with school staff, families, and administration, ensures adherence to school and league policies, and encourages academic responsibility alongside athletic participation.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Prior coaching experience with school age youth is preferred, though qualified candidates with comparable experience are encouraged to apply. Application Requirements: -Completed Ed. Join Application -Letter of Introduction REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COACHES (once selected):

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching & the CA State Component
• Concussion Certificate
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
• Valid CPR Certificate
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Heat Acclimatization Certificate
• TB test
• Guidelines for the Workplace & Youth Sports Protocol & Recommendations (link will be provided)
• Mandated Reporter (Child Abuse Certificate)
• Fingerprint clearance (once hired, the applicant will receive an appointment from Human Resources for the fingerprint process) Comments and Other Information The salaries to be paid for extra duty assignments are based on a percentage of Column Il of the existing salary schedule. Internal candidates will be considered first with Certificated personnel being priority followed by classified and other personnel. Selected candidate must obtain a Coach Qualification and Clearance Card found here: https://forms.gle/JTa3u. Hg5fnpg. ZekPA Position is open until filled but will be closed by November 15, 2026.