High School Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach

Independence Local Schools

Coaching Position Available

High School Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach

2026-2027 Season

Independence Local Schools in Cuyahoga County is seeking an Assistant Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach for Independence High School. Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required. Must be organized, hard-working, and demonstrate a strong desire to help build the high school basketball program.

The High School Assistant Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach will help oversee all phases of the basketball program, including player development, youth involvement, and program culture.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to the team that consistently achieves academic and athletic success. The candidate will help monitor academic progress, develop training programs that are safe and effective for student-athletes, and schedule meets and practices in accordance with school policies.

Employment is pursuant upon appropriate background checks and the obtainment of proper CPR, Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Management Training, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Pupil Activity Supervision Licensure from the Ohio Department of Education.

Applications are being accepted, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

This position is unpaid but, pending student participation, has the potential to be paid and would no longer be considered a volunteer coach.

Please complete the online application.

For more information or questions:

Danny Zillich, Athletic Director (dzillich@independence.k12.oh.us or 216-642-5860, ext. 1240.)