Junior High Boys Basketball Coach

WEST LIBERTY School District; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

WEST LIBERTY School District is seeking a Junior High Boys Basketball Coach to organize and supervise the sports program at West Liberty Middle School. The role involves instructing athletes in skills and strategies while serving as an appropriate role model.

Applicants must possess substantial basketball knowledge and be able to obtain a coaching license. This position aims to foster self-confidence, discipline, and character development in student athletes.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Must have or be able to obtain a coaching license.
• Substantial knowledge of basketball and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills and strategies.
• Model behaviors for character development and self-discipline.
• Upgrade coaching knowledge through clinics and observations.

Skills

Ability to organize and supervise a sports program

Knowledge of technical aspects of basketball

Role modeling for student athletes

Education

Coaching license

Job description

Junior High Boys Basketball Coach

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 6/2/2026

Location: West Liberty Middle School

Closing Date: 06/13/2026

• Qualifications:
  • Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a coaching license.
  • The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
  • The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
• Reports To: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.
• Job Goal: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.