HS Head Boys Golf Coach - Lincoln

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. The Head Boys Golf Coach will instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to achieve a high degree of individual and team success. The role also focuses on developing pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship in student-athletes. The coach will serve as the leader and manager for the athletic program, developing regular practice schedules, organizing practice time for individual and team development, and coaching players on rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques. The coach is responsible for following state, regional, and district regulations, establishing student behavior standards, supervising athletes, assigning duties to assistant coaches, and encouraging participation. This role also involves establishing a K-12 program philosophy, including feeder programs, monitoring academic performance, maintaining records, and working with the Director of Activities and School Equity on scheduling and awards. The coach will also act as a team representative, promote the sport, and ensure proper care of equipment.

Requirements

Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Coaching and/or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or related field
Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
First Aid and CPR
Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including out of season workouts.
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Establishes a K-12 program philosophy that would including establishing a feeder program that may incorporate youth camps and clinics.
Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
Monitors the academic performance of team members throughout the entire year to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including pre-season practice sessions.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
Submits athlete rosters to the Director of Activities and School Equity before the first practice, one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories (copy to Office Secretary as well), final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes number of awards earned and the class of the athlete.)
Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport
Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations as requested by the Director of Activities and School Equity.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities to improve coaching performance.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned