Head Coach- Girls Basketball
Garfield County School District 16
Job Description: Job Title: Head Coach - Girls' Basketball
Job Family: Classified
Department: Grand Valley High School
Typical Work Year: Seasonal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: Coaching Salary Schedule
Job ID#: 1511
Grand Valley High School is seeking applications of candidates for Head Girls Basketball Coach for Fall 2026. This is a part-time, seasonal, salaried position located in Parachute, CO. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Responsibilities include:
1. Effective professionalism and management of the basketball program which would include, but not limited to: scheduling, planning, organizing, in-season and off-season training, budgeting, safety and promoting the basketball team and Grand Valley Activities Department and CHSAA.
2. Demonstrate productive coaching strategies, skills and knowledge of basketball and Field/fitness/training.
3. Establish solid communication and build quality relationships with student participants, parents and the community in general.
4. To assist the student athlete in the areas of academic excellence and eligibility and provide an atmosphere of personal growth.
5. A genuine commitment to Grand Valley High School philosophies, students, staff, and surrounding community.
6. Create and support program purpose in participant intellectual development, agency, productive citizenship, and personal wellness
Desired qualifications:
1. One to three years of Head coaching experience.
2. Skills related to coaching, teaching, recruiting, and mentoring athletes.
3. Knowledge of CHSAA rules and regulations.
4. Knowledge and management of sports related injuries.
5. Teaching Credentials preferred.
Required qualifications:
1. Must possess or gain CHSAA coaching certification, including passing the CHSAA test and attending a football rules meeting.
2. Must have, or be able to obtain, a current First Aid/CPR/AED certification based on district policy.
3. Must complete Concussion Certification from the NFHS, Suicide and Mental health Training, and Mandatory Reporter Training.
4. Must complete school district small vehicle training.
5. Must agree to and sign the GVHS Coaches Handbook and produce a GVHS Girls basketball program handbook.
Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.