Middle School Girls Basketball Head Coach

Elbert County School District C-2

Kiowa Middle School - Kiowa, Colorado This job is also posted in Elbert County School District C-2

Job Details

Job ID:

5903666

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Title:

Middle School Head Basketball Coach FLSA Status:

non-exempt

Reports to:

Athletic Director Pay Range:

Refer to salary schedule

Prepared/Revised Date:

May 18, 2026

Work Year:

Pre-season, In-season, off-season

POSITION OVERVIEW

The head coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the athletic team, including developing

practice plans, strategizing for games, mentoring student-athletes, and promoting a positive team culture. The

head coach ensures that the program aligns with the school's values and goals, fostering both athletic

excellence and personal growth among student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Understand and comply will all applicable district, state and federal guidelines, policies and laws.

2. Develop team and individual player goals and maintains high expectations for both, including but not

limited to: attend school, passing grades, attend practice and contests, exhibit good sporting behavior

and citizenship. The program is an extension of the classroom.

3. Supervise, direct and evaluate assistant coaches. The head coach is the coach for the entire program and

has ultimate responsibility.

4. Follow and enforce all regulations, policies, philosophies, and administrative directives as set by the

Elbert County School District C-2.

5. Complete and follow seasonal (preseason, season, summer) and daily practice schedules. Schedules will

be available to the Athletic Director (AD) for each of the above-mentioned seasons.

6. Plans in advance and prepares for each contest in an effort to put the team in the best possible position

to be successful.

7. Attend all practices and games, unless ill or with advanced notification and approval from the AD.

8. Complete any district reports on conduct or injuries that occur under his/her supervision.

9. Works with the Elbert County School District C-2's nurse to ensure the wellbeing and safety of each

student-athlete.

10. Equipment - Monitors safety of all equipment on a daily basis. Submits a list to the AD of supplies,

equipment, and uniforms requests for the following season.

11. Equipment - Cares for, inventories, and prepares all equipment, supplies, and uniforms for storage at

the end of the season. Collects all equipment, supplies, and uniforms checked out to team members.

Completes an itemized list and numbered inventory of equipment that needs replaced and what will

carry over to next season.

12. Help manage district athletic facilities including cleanliness of locker rooms and gym after each practice

and game, and maintenance to ensure the well-being of student-athletes, students, families and staff.

13. Collect money for clothing, equipment, or accessories sold to team members.

14. Collect money for lost or damaged school property.

15. Continue to grow as a coach; attends and participates in coaching clinics, takes coaching related

courses, etc.

16. Seeks to attain and maintain good public relations with student-athletes, students, parents, staff and

assistant coaches.

17. Active in fundraising to support the efforts of the team and athletic department.

18. Uses SportsYou, designated by Elbert County School District C-2, to regularly communicate with

student-athletes and families.

19. Perform other duties as assigned.

20. Check Elbert County School District C-2 issued email on a regular basis and respond in a timely

manner.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

? Previous coaching experience in the specific sport or related field

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

? Excellent communication skills

? Excellent time management and organizational skills

? Excellent interpersonal relations skills

? Ability to manage multiple priorities

? Ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment

? Ability to be flexible with schedule changes

? Maintain confidentiality of student information and records in compliance with confidentiality laws

including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS

? Must have a valid driver's license

? Must pass a school driver certification test

? Must pass various pre-employment background screenings; required at entry

? Must have current CPR and First Aid certification

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

? Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment

? Microsoft and or Google applications

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE

?

Reports to:

Athletic Director

?

Direct Reports:

Assistant Coaches

Position Type:

Part-Time