Girls Basketball Coach

Global Village Academy – Douglas County

GVA – Douglas County is excited to continue building our Middle School Athletics Program! We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered coaches who believe athletics are an important extension of the school experience.

Our coaches are expected to create a positive, inclusive environment where student-athletes develop skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, and pride in representing GVA-DC.

• Head Coach - $1,500 season stipend
• Assistant Coach - $750 season stipend
• Monday–Thursday commitment
• Practices/competitions begin at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Coach Responsibilities

Head and Assistant Coaches will work together to:

• Plan and conduct safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Teach sport-specific skills, rules, strategies, and fundamentals.
• Build a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, effort, and personal growth.
• Establish clear expectations for student-athlete behavior, attendance, and participation.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students during practices, games/meets, and team activities.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches.
• Coordinate game/meet logistics and schedules with the school administration.
• Maintain accurate team rosters and attendance.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are used safely and responsibly.
• Follow all GVA-DC safety, emergency, student supervision, and athletic procedures.
• Model professionalism and positive behavior at all times.
• Represent GVA-DC and the Dragon community with pride.

Head Coaches serve as the primary leader for their program and are responsible for:

• Developing the overall practice and competition plan for the season.
• Providing leadership and direction to Assistant Coaches.
• Communicating team schedules, expectations, and updates to families.
• Coordinating with school administration regarding facilities, transportation, equipment, officials, and competition schedules.
• Ensuring student-athlete eligibility and required participation documentation are completed.
• Addressing team concerns promptly and communicating significant issues to administration.
• Promoting a culture in which every student-athlete feels welcomed, valued, challenged, and supported.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will:

• Have experience participating in, coaching, or teaching the applicable sport.
• Enjoy working with middle school students.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Maintain high expectations while building positive relationships with students.
• Understand that middle school athletics should emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, belonging, and growth.
• Be dependable and available for the required practice and competition schedule.
• Meet all school and applicable league requirements for coaches, including required background checks and training.