Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach

Position Type: Coaching / High School Coach

Date Posted: 4/30/2025

Location: Fort Dodge Senior High School

Date Available: 11/17/2025

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Supervisor:
Building Administrator
Contract Length: varies
Job Classification:
Coach
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Compensation: $4,688

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.

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Enjoys the sport and 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 increased participation in the lower levels and high school program.
• Positive Role Model.
• Reliable work attendance.

• Coaching endorsement or certification.

• 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 through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

• Travels to school district buildings and sporting events as required.

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

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

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