HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach (Reinstatement) - North

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach instructs student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training needed to support individual and team success. The role also promotes pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. The assistant coach supports the Head Coach in aligning and implementing athletic-program systems and skill development. This is a part-time, exempt stipend position. The stipend is $4,803. Work may take place indoors or outdoors depending on the activity. Candidates offered the position must pass criminal-background and child and adult abuse registry checks. Depending on the position, additional checks or tests may be required.

Requirements

Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying are required physical activities.
Candidates offered the position must successfully pass a criminal background check and child and adult abuse registry check.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Coaching and/or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in operating the athletic program.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on sport rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques as determined by the Head Coach.
Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Properly supervise athletes at all times.
Participate in organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, equipment inventory, and other related records or duties as determined by the Head Coach.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to help ensure they meet eligibility requirements as determined by the Head Coach.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Participate in special activities, including parents’ night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Follow and maintain knowledge of District policies and procedures.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Attend work promptly and regularly, maintain confidentiality, maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, students, and employees, and assist with other assigned duties.