Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Non-Continuing)

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 Boys Assistant Basketball Coach (Non-Continuing) at Orting High School.

Skills

• 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

• Be high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program
• Be at least 19 years of age to be an assistant coach
• Current first aid and CPR training (from an approved OSD provider to include return demonstration) or the ability to obtain

Schedule

• Flexible schedule – must be available immediately after school (2:15 pm)
• 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 on Friday

Pay

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

Benefits

For coaching positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Coaching positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district webpage. Please contact the Payroll Department at (360) 893-6500 x4029 or x 4046 for more information. Regular employees who are also in coaching position(s) and are anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program. The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term