MS Head Boys Basketball Coach (Reinstatement) - Callanan

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The MS Head Boys Basketball Coach instructs participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training needed to support individual and team success. The role also promotes moral values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. The coach assists with aligning and implementing systems and skill development for the athletic program. This is a part-time, exempt stipend position offering $2,198.

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 a related field.
Knowledge of the overall operations of an athletic program.
First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the athletic program.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time for individual and team development.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on sport rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Establish and maintain written student behavior standards and supervise athletes at all times.
Assign duties to assistant coaches under the coach’s jurisdiction.
Explain and ensure compliance with rules and regulations regarding athletic activities and athlete eligibility.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and related records.
Coordinate with the Director of Activities and School Equity to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
Confer with parents or guardians as necessary about student athletic performance.
Report and obtain approval from the Director of Activities and School Equity for adults associated with the sport.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Follow procedures for the care, maintenance, and requisition of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Participate in parent nights, banquets, award nights, pep assemblies, and other special activities.
Follow and maintain knowledge of district policies and procedures.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities to improve coaching performance.
Attend work promptly and regularly, maintain confidentiality, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Successfully pass required criminal background and child and adult abuse registry checks if offered the position; certain positions may also require fingerprinting, drug and alcohol testing, a physical capacity test, or a motor vehicle record check.