Our Mission: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.
The contract for this position will be available once the school district is certain there are enough athletes to warrant this position and that they will have a season. If not enough players turn out for a C-Team, this position will be unavailable.
Position Description: Our coaches support the district mission by:
- Coaching and developing players on the High School C-Team
- Assisting the head coach of the Varsity team
- Working with the head coach of the Varsity team to build a cohesive 7-12 program
Terms of Employment: - November 17, 2025 - February 6, 2026; must be available weekdays after school for practices and games (practice times will be worked out with the Varsity coach)
- Contract will be issued once the school district confirms we have enough athletes for a C-Team
- Current CPR/First-Aid Card on file prior to the first day of coaching athletes
- Successful candidate must submit a Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure and undergo state and federal background checks including fingerprinting at the applicant's expense
Salary Range: $3,150 - $4,305/season depending on experience
Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.
Required Qualifications:
• High School diploma
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience playing basketball at the High School level or beyond
• Some coaching experience in any sport
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience playing basketball at the college level or beyond
• Experience coaching basketball at the High School level or higher
• Availability to assist the High School program with summer workouts
• Availability to assist with fundraising for the 7-12 basketball program
La Center School District No. 101
725 Highland Road♦PO Box 1840
La Center, WA 98629
La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Matt Johnson, Civil Rights Compliance & Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator, 725 NE Highland Rd, La Center, 360-263-1700, [email protected]
Matt Cooke, Title IX Coordinator, 725 Highland Rd, La Center, 360-263-1700, [email protected]
Jami Phelps, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, PO Box 1840, La Center, 360-263-2131, [email protected]
