Middle School Basketball Coach na The Overlake School

Description

Middle School Basketball Coach – Winter Season 2025

Founded in 1967, The Overlake School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school. Each Overlake community member is committed to the school's mission to champion students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community. Overlake students are valued as multifaceted individuals and graduate with a passion for learning, ready for any path that contributes to a better world.

The mission of the Overlake Athletic Department is to teach character to multi-sport athletes in a fun and competitive environment. The Overlake School is seeking qualified applicants for the Winter season's Middle School Basketball Coach position. The position requires knowledge of the sport, and prior coaching experience at the middle or high school levels is preferred. Teaching and club coaching experience are also considered.

Details for the Applicant:

· The season starts the week of October 27, 2025 and ends by February 15, 2026.

· Practices run two days per week, usually 3:00-4:30 pm, with games on a third day.

· Practices are held usually on campus. Games could be on campus or other off-campus locations.

· The season stipend amount ranges from $2013 to $4706 D.O.E. and position per season

Overlake School is an independent, secular, college prep school, which services grades 5-12, located in Redmond, Washington. In addition to state-of-the-art facilities and a competitive yet inclusive athletic department, Overlake boasts an 80% student participation rate in athletics

Requirements

The candidate must:

1. Have the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, parents, alums and administrators.

2. Be able to role model the behavior that he/she demands.

3. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

4. Be able to pass a criminal background check.

5. Be First Aid/CPR Certified (Training provided if needed)

6. Document an acceptable driving record to transport students to and from games.

7. Must be able to lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute all team practices & games
• Provide basic medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
• Be able to execute emergency plans for athletic facilities
• Attend Athletic Department Coaches Training prior to season starting

Overlake School is an independent, secular, college prep school, which services grades 5-12, located in Redmond, Washington. In addition to state-of-the-art facilities and a competitive yet inclusive athletic department, Overlake boasts an 80% student participation rate in athletics.