High School Head Girls Basketball Coach

Job Title: High School Head Girls Basketball Coach

Location:Ogden Community Schools Ogden IA

The Ogden Community School District is excited to seek an energetic and passionate leader to serve as the Head Girls Basketball Coach for the Ogden Bulldogs. We are looking for an individual who will generate enthusiasm for girls basketball throughout the Ogden community while building strong connections from our youth programs through the high school level. The ideal candidate will inspire participation foster long-term athlete development and create a unified program culture that promotes pride competitiveness and a positive student-athlete experience at every stage.

Position Overview

The Head Girls Basketball Coach will direct the planning coordination and daily operation of the girls basketball program. This individual will cultivate a positive and competitive team culture focused on athlete development leadership accountability and representing Ogden Community Schools with integrity.

Program Leadership and Development

• Provide overall direction and supervision of the girls basketball program at all levels.
• Establish and maintain a clear program vision emphasizing effort discipline teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Develop practice plans that strengthen individual fundamentals team execution and basketball IQ.
• Collaborate with assistant coaches to ensure consistency in instruction expectations and program philosophy.
• Promote offseason training opportunities youth skill development and program growth initiatives.

Game and Team Management

• Organize and conduct effective practices and competitive preparations throughout the season.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices contests travel and team-related activities.
• Implement game strategies and adjustments that maximize team performance and athlete success.
• Maintain high expectations for conduct preparation and representation of Ogden Schools during competitions.

Student-Athlete Development

• Mentor student-athletes in areas of leadership accountability and personal responsibility.
• Encourage academic achievement and positive decision-making.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive team culture that prioritizes confidence resilience and teamwork.
• Serve as a positive role model who demonstrates professionalism and integrity.

Communication and Community Engagement

• Maintain open respectful and consistent communication with players parents school staff and administration.
• Build positive relationships that strengthen community pride and support for the girls basketball program.
• Promote the program through youth engagement camps and community involvement opportunities.

Administrative Duties

• Oversee equipment uniforms inventory and program resources.
• Assist with scheduling needs and program coordination in collaboration with the activities department.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and regulations established by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
• Complete required documentation eligibility requirements and program responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the secondary or competitive level preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct basketball fundamentals and develop team strategy.
• Strong interpersonal leadership and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to building meaningful relationships with athletes and promoting a positive team atmosphere.
• Iowa coaching authorization or willingness to obtain required certification.

Program Philosophy Expectations

• Promote enthusiasm and sustained participation within the girls basketball program.
• Develop confident respectful and team-oriented student-athletes.
• Model professionalism and positive sportsmanship in all interactions.
• Support and advance the tradition values and mission of Ogden Community Schools and Bulldog Athletics.

FLSA Status:

Exempt.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson Ogden High School 732 W. Division St. Ogden IA 50212