Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

About the role

Orting High School, a member of the 2A SPSL, is committed to providing excellence in all of its co‑curricular programs. The Orting School District is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Orting High School.

Requirements

• Experience preferred in coaching/participating in basketball
• Knowledge of basketball techniques and strategies
• Ability to meet all W.I.A.A. requirements for the Washington State Coaching Standards
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff and community members
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills necessary to support running a solid high school program
• Successful experience working with teenage athletes
• Ability to motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship

Qualifications

• High school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program
• At least 19 years of age to be an assistant coach
• Current first aid and CPR training
• Completion of required Vector Solutions (SafeSchools) trainings within thirty (30) days of hire/10 days before the start of the sports season

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long‑term disability and employee assistance program (for employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year)
• Optional participation in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long‑term disability coverage through employee contributions
• Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and paid holidays aligned with bargaining agreements
• VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) for pre‑tax contributions toward out‑of‑pocket medical, dental or vision expenses, based on annual employee group voting

Pay

Salary: 2026‑27 OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule Appendix A

Schedule

Location: Orting High School. Work Year: 2026‑27 High School Winter Season: 11/16/2026‑02/12/2027. Work start: high school dismissal is 2:15 PM Monday‑Thursday and 12:45 PM Friday. Flexible schedule – must be available immediately after school at 2:15 PM.

For questions, contact Human Resources Generalist Amy Tate at tatea@orting.wednet.edu or Director of Athletics and Activities Tyler Polly at pollyt@orting.wednet.edu.