HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Stipend) - Lincoln

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking an HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Stipend) for Lincoln. This part-time coach assists the Head Coach in running the athletic program and developing players’ skills, conduct, and teamwork.

The role requires coaching/leadership experience, appropriate endorsements, and a CPR/First Aid credential. Candidates must meet district regulations and participate in required staff duties and events.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of conference rules and regulations is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in operating the athletic program.
• Instruct players on rules, equipment, and techniques as directed by the head coach.
• Follow state, regional and district regulations for the athletic program.
• Provide supervision of athletes at all times.
• Participate in team prospect meetings and encourage eligible athletes to join.
• Maintain eligibility forms, data cards, equipment inventory, and related duties.
• Monitor academic performance to meet eligibility requirements.
• Model sportsmanlike conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Participate in events such as parent nights, banquets, and pep assemblies.
• Maintain knowledge of district policies and nondiscriminatory practices.

Skills

First Aid and CPR

Knowledge of conference rules

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Tools

CDL

Job description

HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Stipend) – Lincoln

Title: HS Assistant Boys Basketball Athletic Coach (Stipend)

Position Type: Coach, Part‑Time

Stipend: $4,803.00

Hiring Specifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 1. Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization. 2. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. 3. Coaching and/or leadership experience.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 1. First Aid and CPR. 2. Knowledge of conference rules and regulations. 3. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Job Summary

To instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize a high degree of individual and team success. The student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation and internalization of pride of accomplishment, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and sportsmanship. Assist the Head Coach in the alignment and implementation of systems and skill development regarding the athletic program.

Essential Functions

• Assistant the Head Coach in the operation of the athletic program.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport as determined by the head coach.
• Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Participate in organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to join the sport.
• Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, equipment inventory, and other related duties as determined by the Head Coach.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met as determined by the Head Coach.
• Model sports‑like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Participate in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Follow and maintain knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position)

• 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.

Department

Athletics

Reports To

Athletic Director and Head Coach

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying.

Working Conditions

May be inside or outside depending on activity.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
• Human Resources
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]