Middle School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 2,500 - 2,800; Full time

Job summary

Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking a dedicated Middle School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Fort Dodge Middle School in Iowa. The role emphasizes developing fundamental skills, strategic play, and positive character development in student-athletes.

You will also pursue coaching clinics and fitness progress for team success. The position involves organizing a full sports program, coordinating off-season activities, and collaborating with local recreation programs, while upholding

Qualifications

• Coaching endorsement or certification required.
• Experience coaching at middle school level preferred.
• Knowledge of basketball development and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Teach and demonstrate skill development and advanced technique.
• Coordinate and assist an off-season program.
• Collaborate with local recreation programs to boost participation.

Skills

Coaching endorsement

Job description

Middle School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Middle School - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Middle School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Supervisor: Building Administrator Contract Length: varies Job Classification: Coach FLSA Status: non-exempt Compensation: $2,529/yr

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical trainingnecessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the sametime, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to sociallyacceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride ofaccomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skillsthrough coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Essential Functions

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Enjoys the sportand working with this age level.
• Able to teach and demonstrate skill development as well as advanced technique.
• Able to assist in coordinating and assisting an off-season program.
• Work with local Recreation programs on development and increasedparticipation in the lower levels and high school program.
• Positive Role Model.
• Reliable work attendance

Qualifications

• Coaching endorsement or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and
• interprets them for staff.
• Good Communication skills.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances throughproper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and sporting eventsas required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time

Physical Activity Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%)

Mobility - - X

Bend - X -

Talk - - X

Hear - - X

Operate Computer - X -

Stationary Position X - -

Balance - - X

Lift Up to 25 pounds X - -

Operate Motor Vehicle X - -

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time

Working Conditions Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%)

District Office Hours - - Evenings during the season

Indoors Depends, if it is an outdoor sport it should be here like football, XC, Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf - Depends, if it is an indoor sport it should be here like basketball, wrestling, swimming, volleyball

Evenings - - X

Weekends - X -

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter @fdschools.org , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675 , [e-mail], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Aff

Rev. 7/2025

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Details

Job ID: 5943130

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Kimberly Whitmore , Director of HR
• 109 N 25th Street
• Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching