FREEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

7TH GRADE BOYS HEAD BASKETBALL COACH

SUMMARY: Teaches sport activity to individual or groups by performing the following duties under direction of head basketball coach, athletic director and building principal.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Help coordinate and lead program from grades 7-8.
2. Work Collaboratively as a 7-12 program when requested or as needed.
3. Organize and supervise all phases of the team assigned, as well as student-athletes with the expressed intent of meeting the stated objectives of the athletic program.
4. Understand and implement the Code of Conduct as outlined in the school handbook.
5. Conduct themselves and their teams in a professional manner. Lead by example.
6. Communicates positively with players, coaches, staff, administration and parents.
7. Understanding of Middle School philosophy regarding participation and growth
8. Read and follow all WIAA and GSCL regulations pertaining to the sport. Make athletes aware of rules pertaining to their eligibility. Be responsible that each athlete has a physical exam by a physician as required by state law and that the physical, eligibility, and emergency forms are all turned in BEFORE the athlete turns out for practice.
9. Be responsible for the care of equipment and facilities.
10. Explain and demonstrate principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, or feet to achieve proficiency in the sport coached.
11. Prepare practice schedules to ensure safe and progressive movement to a common goal.
12. Is a teacher at all times. He/She teaches skills and techniques of the game, sportsmanship, loyalty, honesty, and respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.
13. Communicate with physician, player, and parents in case of an injury to a player.
14. Insist players maintain academic discipline by checking weekly on the players' grades.
15. Determine strategy during game, independently or in conference with other coaches based on factors such as weakness in opposing team.
16. Attend camps or clinics to keep up with new coaching methods and strategies.
17. Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
18. Handle the publicity for the sport with the best interest of the school in mind.
19. Organize and conduct competition and tournaments.
20. Collaborates with the athletic director when ordering supplies, equipment, and materials ensuring all ASB policies and procedures are followed. Assist Athletic Director with the inventory, check-out, and check-in of all equipment and uniforms.
21. Keep record of receipts and expenditures related to assigned budget.
22. As a smaller school, we share athletes and must work collaboratively to promote communication, spirit, and team work within the school district.  
23. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference for candidates with previous basketball coaching experience.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in building successful youth basketball programs.
• Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in communicating with students, parents, staff, coaches, and community.
• Must have a valid first aid card or has a district approved sports medicine certificate.
• Must have or be willing to acquire training in the recognition and maintenance of concussions.
• Is knowledgeable of rules set down by the WIAA, Freeman Middle School, and Freeman School District.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

CPR/First Aid Certificate 

CLEARANCES & TRAINING:

Washington State Patrol/FBI Fingerprint Clearance

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a contract during the 2025-2026 Middle School boys basketball season. Salary is based upon placement on the coaching salary schedule and years of experience (Category VIII - MS Head 7th Basketball Boys).

2025-2026 Co-Curricular Salary Schedule

2025-2026 Co-Curricular Salary Schedule By Category

REQUIREMENTS:

References provided must complete the automated survey they will receive via email, and/or provide a reference letter in order for the job application to be complete.  

Freeman School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Randy Russell, rrussell@freemansd.org, 509-291-3695, 15001 S Jackson Rd. Rockford, WA 99030