Coach - Basketball - Assistant High School (2026-27)

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Requirements

Current coaching authorization through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is desired.

Responsibilities

Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the ICSD School Board and is responsible for its implementation.
Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.
Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.
Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.
Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Arrive before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Attendance should be consistent. Never leave practices, games or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.
Maintains good public relations with the media, Booster Club, and volunteers.
Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.
Supervises students during all school-related activities and teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.