Head Coach, Varsity Basketball, Winter 2026

Position Title: Head Coach

Payroll/Personnel Type: Seasonal

Job #: 9080

Reports to : Athletic Director

Shift Length: Varies

Union Eligibility: Eligible

Starting Salary: Stipend

Position Summary :

To assist each student/athlete in achieving a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Essential Functions :

Adheres to all adopted Board of Education policies

Adheres to all MSHSAA policies and PHL Coaches Handbook

Serves in a leadership capacity to the community program

Responsible with the Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration, and philosophy of the sport under his/her supervision

Develops a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport

Recommends to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled

Oversees the high school program in his/her sport

Follows established academic and citizenship performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition

Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved

Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times

Maintains an accurate and current team & program roster and submits copies to the Athletic Director

Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season

Maintains competency in MSHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport

Records, submits, and maintains necessary MSHSAA and PHL forms and paperwork

Encourages students to participate in multiple activities

Works cooperatively with coaches/sponsors to facilitate student participation

Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms

Inspects and observes activities on district property and during school activities, as possible, for correct safety procedures and to correct any unsafe practices and conditions immediately if injury may be imminent and to report all other potential safety hazards to their supervisors

Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Assists Athletic Director in recruiting and hiring all assistant coaches

Evaluates all assistant, sub-varsity, and volunteer coaches in his/her sport

Assigns duties to coaching staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to communicate with families, students, and school employees

Knowledge of relevant sports and its rules and regulations

Ability to provide positive and constructive coaching and feedback to athletes

Effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate success in area of application

Experience :

Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine (preferred)

Multi-site or K-12 maintenance management experience

Education & Certification Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree OR serving as an approved Assistant Coach for a minimum of TWO school years at a participating MSHSAA school (required) AND;

Missouri Teaching Certification OR  NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (required)

NFHS Courses to be completed prior to hiring

First Aid & CPR Certification (Required)

Concussion in Sports Course (Required)

Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training (Required)

Heat Illness Prevention Course (Required)

Additional Training (Required Upon Hire):

Must be completed within the first semester of hire. Failure to complete may result in demotion.

Developing Youth Through Sport (Required)

Afterschool Security (Required)

Sports Nutrition (Required)

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books, equipment, uniforms, and AV/VCR carts

The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff

The employee is frequently required to drive throughout the district and to events

Working Conditions and Environment :

Work is routinely performed in a typical gym, field, game, or practice setting

Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer :

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.

Fully-paid health insurance for self

$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)

$40,000 group term life insurance

Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

Pension plan

Robust wellness programs



Please note that the benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.