26/27 Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Escalante Middle School

Durango School District is accepting applications for Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Escalante Middle School. This coaching position involves instructing middle school students (grades 7 and 8) in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training of basketball. The season runs December 2026 - February 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

Plan and organize practices

Instruct players on techniques to develop fundamental skills

Provide feedback to help players improve

Encourage and support good teamwork and sportsmanship

Assist head coach in other duties

Communicate with players, coaches, parents, AD and admin

Possess fundamental knowledge of basketball

Experience coaching school-aged athletes

CPR/AED certified, or ability to get certified

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, [email protected], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.