Middle School Boys Assistant Basketball Coach

Hortonville Area School District; Hortonville (WI); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Hortonville Area School District is seeking an Assistant Basketball Coach for the Middle School boys program. Responsibilities include supervising warm-ups, assisting in games and practices, and ensuring student safety and equipment readiness.

You will support the head coach, communicate with families, and help instill fundamentals and teamwork. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and ongoing collaboration with the school nurse and administration to ensure a positive athletic experience for

Qualifications

• Background Check is required
• Valid driver’s license required
• CPR and First Aid / AED certification required
• Shall complete a physical examination and TB Test as required by Wisconsin Statute

Responsibilities

• Must know and understand the Co-curricular Handbook and any Board policies associated with co-curricular activities.
• Supervise warm-up and cool-down activities and assist in games and practices.
• Provide participant progress in coaching focus to head coaches.
• Assist in oversite and organize equipment for athletes.
• Assist head coach with supervision and student safety.
• Coaching focus — basketball fundamentals.
• Stay after practices or games until every student is picked up.
• Other duties as assigned by head coach or administration.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Student safety

Team leadership

Job description

Middle School Boys Assistant Basketball Coach JobID: 1080

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Date Available: 10/19/2026

Introduction: The basketball program focus is to instruct the sport of basketball to all participants in grades 7 through 8.

Reports to: Middle School co-curricular coordinators and building associate principal with input from the Head Varsity Basketball Coach

COACHING DESCRIPTIONS:

Head Coach - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must know and understand the Co-curricular Handbook and any Board policies associated with Co-curricular activities.
• Oversee / organize practices, activities, and schedules.
• Oversight and organize equipment to ensure all athletes are properly equipped. Submit item requisitions to associate principal for approval, as needed.
• Submit up to date rosters with player numbers to co-curricular coordinator prior to the first game.
• Responsible for student safety, including documentation of student injury on incident report Must follow up with school nurse and parent regarding injury immediately following the game or practice.
• Coaching focus — basketball fundamentals.
• Stay after practice or games until every student has been picked up.
• Conduct preseason parent meetings specific to the respective team. The Middle School Co-Curricular coordinator will do overall preseason meetings.
• Conduct a preseason meeting with the school nurse to ensure plans for all medical needs are in place.
• Responsible for communication with the high school head coach on philosophy and expectations.
• Responsible for ensuring every student participates in each game.
• Communicate with families around changes in events / practices / activity dates, or any other important information via sports You app.
• Attend all preseason coaching clinics put on by high school coaching staff.

Assistant Coach – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must know and understand the Co-curricular Handbook and any Board policies associated with co-curricular activities.
• Supervise warm-up / cool-down activities and assist in games and practices, as requested by the head coach.
• Provide participant progress in coaching focus to head coaches.
• Assist in oversight and organize equipment to ensure all athletes are properly equipped.
• Assist the head coach with supervision and student safety.
• Coaching focus — basketball fundamentals.
• Stay after practice or games until every student has been picked up.
• Other duties, as assigned by head coach or administration.

Season Goals:

An emphasis is placed on proper techniques. The framework of exercising and personal commitment is stressed as lifelong goals. We encourage the participants to be competitive with the opponent as well as with themselves, trying to improve throughout the season. Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills.

Certification and Licenses:

Background Check and must have a valid driver's license. Must have CPR and First Aide / AED certification.

Physical Requirements:

Shall complete a physical examination and TB Test as required by Wisconsin Statute.

Salary and Benefits:

To be determined by the HASD Board of Education

Evaluation:

Building Principal or Associate Principal