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26/27 Head Girls Basketball Coach, Escalante Middle School
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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$40,171 / year median in Colorado
+16% projected growth
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26/27 Head Girls' Basketball Coach, Escalante Middle School
Durango School District 9-R
Escalante Middle School - Durango, Colorado This job is also posted in Durango School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5907133
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Dec 14, 2026
Job Description
Durango School District is accepting applications for a Head Girls' Basketball Coach at Escalante Middle School. This coaching position involves instructing middle school students (grades 7 and 8) in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training of basketball. We are a member of the San Juan Basin Middle School League. The season begins mid December and runs through mid February. Preferred Qualifications
Ability to organize and positively lead athletes and basketball coaching staff
Extensive knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques of basketball
Ability to build rapport with middle school students
Ability to build individual and team character and confidence
Ability to relate to students of varying athletic abilities
Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times
Ability to work positively and communicate effectively with coaches, staff, parents and administration
Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.
Position Type:
Seasonal
Salary:
$2,544 to $3,818.54 Seasonal
Benefits
- Dental Insurance