Job detail
Basketball Coach, 6th Grade - Girls (2026/2027)
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools
Location
Livermore, California
Quick overview
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.
Requirements summary
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.
CommunicationStudent SupervisionEquipment ManagementMentorshipSportsmanshipSkill DevelopmentBasketball CoachingPractice PlanningConditioningAcademic Monitoring
Job description
- 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".
Communication
- 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.
Mentorship
Act as a positive role model, fostering good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.