Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

Marion Independent School District; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Marion Independent School District is hiring a Head Freshmen Girl/Boys Basketball Coach. The role involves organizing and evaluating practices for approximately 8-25 students from November to March. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment safety, ensuring student eligibility, and promoting sportsmanship.

This position requires a Coaching Endorsement or Authorization by the Iowa Department of Education. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and model integrity and ethical behavior.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education.
• Ability to model sportsmanship and integrity.
• Experience in organizing and conducting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.
• Maintain inventory and conduct safety checks.
• Ensure medical attention is provided when necessary.
• Promote high ideals of sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization

Knowledge of sports rules

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Head Freshmen Girl/Boys Basketball Coach

Schedule: E

Approximate number of students: Approximately 8-25

In-Season Schedule: November – March

Reports to: Activities Director and High School Principal

Qualifications: Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

Job Goal: To develop and promote the activity at Marion High School for which he/she is hired.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.
• Maintain inventory and conduct periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities in his/her care.
• Assist in supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.
• Ensure necessary medical attention is provided.
• Attend all varsity games, matches, and/or meets when not scouting (when applicable).
• Attend all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submit all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.
• Scout when directed by the Head Varsity Coach.
• Assist the Booster Club with needs specific to the activity.
• Attend all meetings called by the Head Coach.
• Check academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Marion Independent Schools, IHSAA, and/or IGHSAU rules and regulations.
• Establish and enforce all regulations of Marion Independent Schools, IHSAA and/or IGHSAU, including informing participants of policies such as Good Conduct and transportation regulations.
• Promote and remain loyal to the philosophies of the Head Coach.
• Provide feedback and communicate with the Head Coach and/or Activities Director about individual and team issues.
• Act in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship with colleagues and the team.
• Model the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Know the rules of your sport.
• Attend clinics and read literature to stay abreast of changes in activity.
• Supply the Activities Director with forms, team information, summaries, statistics, and school records to run the department effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate with the administration, faculty, Activities Director, parents, students, and staff to maintain an effective and efficient Activities Department.
• Work hard, be positive, and be on time.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.