Head Girls Basketball

Lead the Chico ISD girls basketball program (grades 7–12) and serve as a classroom teacher. The ideal candidate will build on a returning playoff roster and foster a culture of competitiveness, accountability, and academic success.

Program Highlights

• Return all 5 starters (all sophomores) from a 2025–26 playoff team
• 4‑day work week calendar
• Great facilities and community support
• Very competitive pay scale & coaching stipends
• District pays full medical insurance
• Stipend available for CDL
• Yearly Christmas bonus
• Great kids who work hard and are highly coachable
• 5 minutes from Lake Bridgeport
• Close proximity to the DFW Metroplex

Coaching Responsibilities – Head Girls Basketball

• Oversee all aspects of the girls basketball program, 7th grade through Varsity
• Develop and implement a clear basketball philosophy, system, and standards of play
• Plan and run effective in‑season and off‑season practices with strong fundamentals and game IQ
• Scout opponents, prepare game plans, and make in‑game adjustments
• Coordinate with JH staff to vertically align skills, terminology, and culture
• Monitor academic performance, eligibility, and behavior of student‑athletes
• Communicate consistently with parents, administration, and community stakeholders
• Model and promote character, discipline, and sportsmanship on and off the court

Additional Coaching Duties

• Coach 2nd and/or 3rd sport(s) – negotiable based on campus and district needs
• Collaborate with other head coaches to share multi‑sport athletes and coordinate off‑season
• Assist with strength & conditioning and summer development as assigned

Teaching Responsibilities

• Full‑time classroom teaching assignment in one of the following potential areas:
  • JH Social Studies / JH P.E.
  • JH Math
  • JH English
• Implement district curriculum and maintain high academic expectations
• Create a structured, positive learning environment that supports all learners
• Maintain strong communication with students, parents, and colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (or ability to obtain) in one of the listed fields
• Successful basketball coaching experience preferred (head or varsity assistant)
• CDL or willingness to obtain CDL (stipend available)
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship‑building skills
• Commitment to multi‑sport athletes and collaboration with entire athletic staff

Compensation

• Teacher salary based on Chico ISD salary schedule
• Very competitive coaching stipends (Head Girls Basketball + additional sports)
• District pays Employee full medical insurance!
• CDL stipend and yearly Christmas bonus!

Please send Resumes to Athletic Director Jason Sanders at: jsanders@chicoisdtx.net