Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools·Livermore, California
The coach is responsible for planning and conducting daily basketball practices and leading the 6th-grade girls' team during competitions. They must ensure athlete safety, monitor academic progress, and foster character development and school pride.
ATHLETIC COACH ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The athletic coach instructs athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes self-discipline, character development, and school pride.
They report directly to the Athletic Director and ensure all activities comply with district, state, and conference regulations.
Key Responsibilities & Duties Practice & Game Management: Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices and lead the team during competitions, including weekend tournaments.
Skill Development: Teach fundamental and advanced skills, strategies, and proper conditioning to optimize performance.
Safety & Supervision: Ensure the safety of student-athletes by supervising them at all times, including practices, games, locker rooms, and on travel.
Academic & Behavioral Monitoring: Monitor the academic progress and conduct of student-athletes, emphasizing that "student" comes before "athlete".
Maintain clear communication with parents, staff, administration, and the media regarding schedules and expectations.
Equipment &
Logistics: Maintain an inventory of uniforms and equipment, and assist with facility preparation.
Act as a positive role model, fostering good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.
The candidate must be able to instruct athletes in sport-specific rules and techniques while maintaining compliance with district and state regulations. They are expected to act as a positive role model and maintain clear communication with parents and administration.
Market context
In California, 6th grade girls’ basketball coaching roles are typically driven by school athletics schedules and the need for staff who can support student development, supervision, and program continuity. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who combine sport-specific instruction with strong communication, positive role modeling, and compliance with district and state regulations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show coaching experience, parent communication, and familiarity with youth athletics rules.
