MS Head Girls Basketball Coach - Meredith

MEREDITH MIDDLE; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Meredith Middle in Des Moines, IA is seeking a MS Head Girls Basketball Coach (Stipend). The role involves assisting the Head Coach, organizing practices, and guiding student-athletes in skill development and sportsmanship.

The position requires coaching endorsement/authorization, strong communication, and leadership experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred, along with CPR/First Aid and optional CDL knowledge. This is a part-time stipend role within the Des Moines Public Schools system.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Coaching and/or leadership experience
• Bachelor's Degree in education, coaching or related field
• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
• First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training for individual and team success
• Assist Head Coach in the alignment and implementation of systems and skill development
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time
• Coach players regarding rules, equipment, and techniques of basketball
• Maintain eligibility, records, and schedules
• Schedule facilities for practices and competitions
• Monitor academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education/coaching or related field

First Aid and CPR

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

MS Head Girls Basketball Coach - Meredith

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943854

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

TITLE:MS Head GirlsBasketball Coach (Stipend)

POSTION TYPE:COCH

Stipendfor this position: $2198

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 1. Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
• 2. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• 3. Coaching and/or leadership experience

Desired:

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in education, coaching or related field
• 2. Knowledge of overal operations of an athletic program
• 1. First Aid and CPR
• 2. Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
• 3. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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 moral values, 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:

• 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
• 7. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• 8. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• 9. Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• 10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• 11. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• 12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• 13. Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport
• 14. Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
• 15. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• 16. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
• 17. Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures
• 18. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• 19. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities to improve coaching performance.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• 2. Maintain confidentiality.
• 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

POSITION INVENTORY:Stipend

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

FT/PT:PT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, telephone, computer, climbing stairs

WORKING CONDITIONS:May beinside or outside depending on activity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/27/2025

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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,198 Stipend

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Idonis Curtis , HR Manager
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