Assistant 9/10 Boys Basketball Coach

• Position Type:
    Athletics/Activities/Category I Coaching/Activity Asst
  
  
• Date Posted:
    11/3/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Marion High School Athletics
  
    

TITLE: Assistant 9/10Boys Basketball Coach

REPORTS TO: Activities Director and High School Principal

SCHEDULE: I

APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20

IN-SEASON SCHEDULE: November-March 

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

JOB GOAL: To develop and promote the activity at Marion High School for which he/she is hired.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.
2. Maintaining, inventory and periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities in his/her care.
3. Supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.
4. Assuring necessary medical attention while working with Trainer on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
5. Determining the needs of his/her program for budgeting.
6. Attending all necessary conference meetings (if applicable).
7. Attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.
8. Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
9. Scouting (if warrants).
10. Assisting the Booster Club with needs specific to his/her activity.
11. Conducting staff meetings as needed.
12. Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or IGHSAU rules and regulations.
13. Establish and enforce all regulations of Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU, including informing the participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.).
14. Promote his/her activity through announcements, newsletters, etc.
15. Conducting self in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship with staff and team.
16. Communicate throughout the year with the Activities Director in regards to program development, staff and team.
17. Provide leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program in his/her activity.
18. Promote the sport within youth programs (encouraged).
19. Informing the participants of lettering and special award criteria and informing the Activities Office which athletes receive these awards.
20. Aiding the Activities Director in the establishment of a schedule.
21. Continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches
22. Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in activity.
23. Supply the Activities Director with the forms, team information, season summary and statistics in order for them to run the department effectively and efficiently.
24. Act as the historian for the sport collecting and updating individual and team records.
25. Communicate with the administration, faculty, Activities Director, parents, students, and staff members in an effort to have an effective and efficient Activities Department.
26. Model the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
27. Know the rules of your sport.
28. Develop philosophies that guide program development.
29. Assist in establishing goals for the program, team and individuals and develop strategies to achieve.
30. Work hard.  Be positive.  Be on time.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, Marion Independent School District, Marion , Iowa 52302; or by telephoning Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the District's Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, , - 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., , or TTY or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, , or , This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.