7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

About This Role

Coach 7th grade boys' basketball, focusing on skill development, sportsmanship, and academic standards. This role involves supervising practices and games, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with high school coaching staff to ensure program continuity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all phases of the basketball program including planning, strategy, and instruction in fundamentals
• Responsible for the care and issuance of all basketball equipment
• Communicate with high school coaching staff and attend meetings to ensure continuity of basketball programs
• Monitor and enforce district academic standards, policies, and eligibility requirements
• Develop athletes to their fullest potential by teaching basic and advanced basketball skills
• Promote good sportsmanship among student-athletes
• Complete required reports and records accurately and timely
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with the athletic policy approved by the Board of Education
• Supervise athletes at all practices, games, in the locker room, and on the bus
• Work in cooperation with the building Activity Director and Director of Athletics

Requirements

• Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement
• Enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate-aged youth in an athletic setting
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students
• Good attendance and punctuality

Qualifications

• Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.

Nice to Have

• Experience with competition/success at the state level