Coach - Basketball SY

Position: Coach - Basketball SY26

Summary Description

Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, is responsible for coaching or advising students of Washoe County School District in a specified athletic or non‑athletic Extended Day Duty Activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required.

Statement

of Work Coach (Sports)

Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, is responsible for coaching or advising students of Washoe County School District in a specified athletic or non‑athletic Extended Day Duty Activity, requiring a high standard of sound and acceptable coaching/advising practices. The incumbent adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and safety precaution. The incumbent performs related work as required.

Exemplary

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with students and provide sound leadership; be a model of good sportsmanship; apply discipline in a fair and positive manner according to prescribed procedures; be responsible for the general health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students.
• Maintain cooperation with the Principal, Athletic Director and other Extended Day Duty personnel; keep them informed regarding the overall program, including trips, games, etc.
• Develop a sound system for accountability, upkeep and protection of equipment.
• Develop good public relations in the school and community.
• Attend contests and practice sessions.
• Complete appropriate reports evaluating the activity and make recommendations for improvements.

Employment Standards Required

• Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills in qualifying. It is preferred that individuals applying be teachers presently under contract with Washoe County School District.
• Some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in this particular activity.

Knowledge of

Rules, theory and regulations relating to the specific activity, including rule changes and new developments.

Skill At

Providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well‑organized practices and contests; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students; teaching good sportsmanship.

Licenses / Certifications

Possession of a valid Nevada Teaching Certificate is desirable; a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required for coaches/advisors involved in an athletic activity.

Special Considerations

Depending on the activity, incumbents must be willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of the day.

Compensation

This position is not a contracted position and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Extended Day Duty Scale negotiated with the Washoe County Teachers Association.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber‑bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s)

McQueen High School

Internal Job Number

2025‑26‑AC251551

Salary

Coaching positions are non‑contracted and compensation is based on a stipend according to the Extended Day Duty Scale negotiated with the Washoe Education Association.

Additional Job Information

To apply, complete an online coaching application and associate it with this job posting. Indicate specific areas of coaching interest by highlighting them in the Coaching/Club Interests field on the Additional Information page of the application. Multiple areas of interest may be selected by holding down the control key while clicking.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non‑licensed employees will have $58.80 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

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