JV and Varsity Basketball Coach

BASIS Independent Bellevue, a grades K–12 private school, is seeking candidates for a Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball Coach! 

Practice days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM. This is a temporary position, beginning on November 12, 2026 and an anticipated end date of February 11, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Engages children in physical fitness activities and develops fundamental skills. 

• Develops and implements effective program curriculum and content. 

• Plans, organizes and conducts a wide variety of physical education activities for all age groups and genders. 

• Establishes, maintains and fosters positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

• Organizes people, supplies, and equipment 

• Knowledge of all aspects of various sport programs and the ability to teach/coach student-athletes toward acquisition of those skills. 

• Maintains a safe environment for participants. 

• Models and fosters cooperation, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior. 

• Determines the system of play to be used in a fair and equal way so that all participants have playing time. 

• Implements best strategies and methods to carry out a system of play. 

• Understands the rules of the sport. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 

Education & Credentials: 

• High School degree required; Associate’s degree preferred. 

• 1 to 2 years prior coaching experience; coaching certification preferred. 

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a K-12 setting or an education related field. 

• CPR and First Aid certified. 

Essential Skills:                

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills. Creates a responsive and productive working relationship with parents, children, teachers, other staff and the local community through remaining accessible and communicating clearly and concisely. 

• Utilizes technology to effectively communicate with staff, parents and the administrative team. 

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a willingness to continually learn and improve skills. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Frequent speaking and listening (50-75%). Must be proficient in speaking, writing and reading English to include reading and comprehending policies and procedures, and being able to correspond in English. 

• Frequent walking and standing (50-75%).  

• Frequent repetitive or fine hand movements, working with arms above shoulder level and reaching (50-75%).   

• Frequent bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, or twisting (50-75%). 

• Frequent rising from the floor, gripping or squeezing (50-75%). 

• Occasional use of computer keyboard and mouse (10-25%). 

• Occasional carrying and lifting 25-50 pounds (10-25%). 

• Occasional climbing of stairs, playground equipment, or ladders (10-25%). 

• Limited operation of vehicles (5-10%). 

• Employee is regularly required to speak, hear and use clear vision with or without correction. This may include viewing small numbers. 

• TRAVEL: Must be able to travel by air or motor vehicle to required training and development.