Education

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Previous basketball coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred.
• Experience working with middle or high school student-athletes preferred.

Knowledge Base

• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, and player development.
• Understanding of PIAA rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements.
• Commitment to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and positively influence student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach, athletic administration, parents, and school staff.
• Commitment to sportsmanship, integrity, and character development.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture.

Certifications & Clearances

• Valid Pennsylvania Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances.
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain.
• Completion of required PIAA and/or NFHS coaching education and training (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting with practice planning, skill development, and game preparation.
• Knowledge of basketball video analysis software (Hudl or similar) is preferred.
• Willingness to assist with offseason workouts, summer camps, youth programs, and player development.
• Ability to support the growth and development of the girls basketball program across all grade levels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the varsity girls basketball program.
• Develop and implement practice plans, game strategies, and offseason training programs.
• Instruct student-athletes in basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive systems, sportsmanship, and character development.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches while promoting continuity throughout the girls basketball program.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes discipline, accountability, teamwork, respect, and academic success.
• Monitor and support the academic progress, attendance, and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with all Moshannon Valley School District policies, PIAA rules and regulations, and applicable league requirements.
• Organize and oversee all team activities, including practices, contests, camps, offseason workouts, fundraising, and team events.
• Maintain effective communication with student-athletes, parents/guardians, coaching staff, athletic administration, school personnel, officials, and the community.
• Oversee the care, inventory, and organization of team equipment, uniforms, and facilities.
• Develop and promote the girls basketball program through youth camps, clinics, community involvement, and collaboration with lower-level programs to encourage long-term program success.
• Serve as a positive role model and represent the Moshannon Valley School District with professionalism, integrity, and good sportsmanship at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Building Principal.

Required clearances, Mandated Reporter Training, a pre-employment physical examination, and TB test must be completed upon hire.

Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of receipt.

Moshannon Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (E.O.E.).