County to host meeting
for hoops coaches
The Department of Parks and Recreation will host an informational meeting on Dec. 10 in Hilo for coaches and team representatives interested in entering teams into the boys-and-girls-under-14 basketball league.
The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the Recreation Division Office Conference Room at 799 Pi‘ilani St.
The league is anticipated to run Jan. 21 – March 27, 2025. For information on how to register youths for league participation, please contact Recreation Directors at your local Parks &Recreation gymnasiums.
For more information, coaches and team representatives may call 938-2012 or email mark.osorio@hawaiicounty.gov.
Kealakehe seeking coaches
Kealakehe High School is seeking to fill the girls flag football head coach position for the upcoming 2025 spring season, and also looking for the next football head coach for fall 2025. Interested individuals for either position should complete the preliminary application, and submit a resume and cover letter by 3 p.m. Dec. 6.
For more information on applying, visit the Kealakehe High School Athletics website at https://sites.google.com/k12.hi.us/kealakehe-high-school-athletic/coaching-opportunities/Coaching-Opportunities?authuser=0.
Kona seeking coaches
The Konawaena High School Athletic Department is now taking applications for the following Athletic Coaching positions:
• Flag football, girls – Program Head/Varsity Head Coach
• Track and field – Assistant Coaches, Specialty Areas
In addition to the below listed qualifications, a new athletic hire will be required to complete NFHS Coaching Certification classes.
Preferred qualifications are:
• College degree, college and/or high school-level coaching experience and collegiate playing experience, all in the sport of expertise.
Minimum qualifications are:
• High school diploma
• High school and/or community, youth group or club coaching experience in the sport of expertise.
All applicants must also be able to pass a DOE legal background check, present a valid driver’s license, social security card and provide a current TB test certification.
Anyone interested in applying for a coaching position is asked to send a current and detailed resume to:
Konawaena Athletic Department
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd.
Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Anyone needing further information is welcomed to call the Konawaena Athletic Department at 313-6020.
