HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach - Stipend

EAST HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 4,300 - 5,300; Part time

Job summary

East High in Des Moines, IA is seeking a HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Stipend) for the 2026-2027 season. The role supports the Head Coach in developing players’ skills, strategies, and team discipline, while emphasizing sportsmanship and academic eligibility.

Responsibilities include assisting in program operations, coaching players, following district guidelines, supervising athletes, and participating in meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization is required.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Coaching and/or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assistant the Head Coach in the operation of the athletic program.
• Coaches and instructs players regarding rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Participates in team prospects meetings and encourages potential athletes.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, inventory, and related duties.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains conduct towards players, officials, spectators.
• Participates in activities such as parents' night, banquets, award nights, 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 activities.

Skills

Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching

Coaching/Leadership experience

First Aid & CPR

Knowledge of conference rules

CDL

Job description

East High in Des Moines, IA is seeking a HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Stipend) for the 2026-2027 season. The role supports the Head Coach in developing players’ skills, strategies, and team discipline, while emphasizing sportsmanship and academic eligibility.

Responsibilities include assisting in program operations, coaching players, following district guidelines, supervising athletes, and participating in meetings and events.