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Des Moines Public Schools seeks a HS Head Boys Bowling Coach (East) in Des Moines, Iowa. This stipend position involves leading the athletics program, developing practice schedules, and overseeing team performance and eligibility throughout the season.
The role reports to the Director of Activities and School Equity and supports a feeder program across K-12. The stipend is based on district provisions and prorated if the full season isn’t completed.
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a High School Head Boys Bowling Coach
Job ID: 5926108
Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 16, 2026
Stipend for this position: $ 3,822.00
Stipend amounts are based on a percentage of the base salary negotiated by DMEA. Stipends are subject to be prorated if the full season is not worked.
TITLE: ACTV Head Athletic Coach HS (Stipend)
DEPARTMENT: Activities Department
REPORTS TO: Director of Activities and School Equity
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of District Activities and Community Education
BASIC FUNCTION:
To instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize a high degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulization and internalization of pride of accomplishment, self- discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program
2. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
3. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
4. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
5. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
6. Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including out of season workouts.
7. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
8. Establishes a K-12 program philosophy that would including establishing a feeder program that may incorporate youth camps and clinics.
9. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
10. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
11. Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
12. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
13. Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including pre-season practice sessions.
14. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
15. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
16.Submits athlete rosters to the Director of Activities and School Equity before the first practice, one week before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories (copy to Office Secretary as well), final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes number of awards earned and the class of the athlete.)
17. Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities