Assistant Coach - Boys Basketball

Assignment Type

Season 2: November‑January (Fall)

Stipend

Assistant Coach – Minimum $3,395, Maximum $4,185. Placement is based on years of coaching experience.

Benefits

• Employee benefits provided by Kent School District
• All coaching positions remain open until filled
• Applicants who apply within 5 days of the initial posting receive guaranteed consideration per the Coaches collective bargaining agreement

Requirements

• Must meet district and WIAA requirements, including a valid background check
• Head coaches must be at least 21 years of age; assistant coaches must be at least 19 years of age
• Must hold a valid first‑aid and CPR card
• Complete the KSD online application process, including professional reference forms
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic, the sport‑specific WIAA‑approved rule clinic, and the KSD Vector Training requirements prior to the start of the sports season
• Complete concussion recognition and management with Return‑to‑Play Protocols training (renewed every 3 years)
• Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training (renewed every 3 years)
• Before the beginning of the third year of coaching, complete a district‑approved Coaching Principles training, the NFHS Coaches Fundamentals Course, all sessions of the WIAA Coaches School, or another WIAA‑approved coaches school; repeat every 3 years
• If hired, read and sign the KSD Coaches Manual
• Building athletic directors will monitor the applicant pool and contact applicants as necessary

About Kent School District

Mission: Successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision: To produce graduates who are globally competitive learners, ready to excel in college, careers, and life through equitable access to high‑quality academic, social, and applied learning.

Values:

• Equity: Ensuring all students have access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services, and opportunities based on individual needs.
• Excellence: Striving for student‑centered, efficient actions that operate with coherence.
• Community: Partnering proactively with the community to involve those impacted by district priorities and decision‑making.