About this role
Position Summary The Tripoli Community School District is seeking a dependable, positive, and team-oriented Middle School Girls Basketball Coach to lead student-athletes in developing basketball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and positive character. The Middle School Girls Basketball Coach will plan and conduct practices and competitions, provide instruction and supervision, promote appropriate behavior and sportsmanship, and create a safe, positive, and supportive athletic environment for all participants. Qualifications
• Previous basketball coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Ability to teach age-appropriate basketball skills and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and school staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the Activities Director, athletic staff, and other coaches.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain required training.
• Must complete all required district and state coaching requirements.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
Performance Responsibilities
• Coach and instruct middle school student-athletes using appropriate coaching strategies and techniques to develop individual skills and team performance.
• Plan and conduct a regular program of practices during the basketball season.
• Teach basketball fundamentals, techniques, strategies, rules, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for behavior, effort, attendance, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain appropriate discipline and address behavioral concerns in accordance with district policies.
• Serve as a positive role model and promote respect, responsibility, teamwork, and dedication.
• Provide an encouraging and developmentally appropriate athletic experience for all participants.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.
• Monitor the safety and condition of facilities and equipment while students are present.
• Follow established procedures for responding to injuries and emergencies.
• Work closely with the Activities Director in scheduling practices and interscholastic contests.
• Coordinate transportation needs and communicate schedules in a timely manner.
• Recommend equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.
• Monitor eligibility requirements for participation in interscholastic competition.
• Maintain required attendance records, insurance information, rosters, reports, and other paperwork.
• Maintain current certifications and meet all state and district coaching requirements.
• Communicate appropriately with parents, student-athletes, school staff, officials, and other coaches.
• Work cooperatively with the high school girls basketball program to support consistency and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activities Director or Building Principal.
Physical Requirements
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and participate in practices as appropriate.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
• Lift, carry, and move athletic equipment and supplies.
• Move throughout athletic facilities and respond to student-athlete needs.
• Respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, and other safety concerns.
Working Conditions
• Work is performed primarily in the gymnasium, athletic facilities, and other school or competition locations.
• Work includes practices, games, tournaments, meetings, and other team activities.
• Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and travel as required by the athletic schedule.
• Regular interaction with middle school student-athletes, parents, coaches, officials, and school personnel.
• May involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, physical activity, and potentially stressful or competitive situations.
Terms of Employment The Middle School Girls Basketball Coach position is an extracurricular coaching position. Work schedule, coaching stipend, and other terms of employment are established by the Tripoli Community School District Board of Education and applicable district policies and agreements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, applicable coaching requirements, and all required district trainings. Equal Employment Opportunity The Tripoli Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Iowa law. The District is committed to providing an inclusive educational and work environment for all students and employees. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Extracurricular / Coaching Staff – Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Reports To: Activities Director and Building Principal This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.