High School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Job Title: High School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Location: Ogden Community Schools Ogden IA

Position Overview

Ogden High School seeks a passionate dedicated student-centered Head Boys Basketball Coach to lead the Bulldog program. The coach will build a competitive character-driven culture grounded in character accountability and pride while fostering strong relationships with student-athletes families staff and the community.

As the leader of the high school program the Head Coach will oversee and align the entire 7ï½12 boys basketball system to ensure long-term growth and sustainability.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Development

• Develop and communicate a clear vision for the Bulldogs boys basketball program.
• Oversee all aspects of the 7ï½12 boys basketball program including alignment of philosophy and skill development.
• Organize and conduct effective practices that emphasize fundamentals teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate off-season workouts open gyms camps and strength/conditioning opportunities in compliance with state regulations.
• Foster multi-sport participation while building a competitive basketball culture.

Game & Team Management

• Prepare the team for competition through scouting film study and strategic planning.
• Model professionalism and sportsmanship at all times.
• Maintain high standards for conduct academics and effort.
• Supervise assistant coaches and staff.

Student-Athlete Development

• Promote academic achievement and character development.
• Build positive mentoring relationships with student-athletes.
• Support leadership development within the program.
• Monitor eligibility and academic progress in coordination with school administration.

Communication & Community Engagement

• Maintain consistent and professional communication with players parents administration and media.
• Represent Ogden Community School District in a positive manner at all times.
• Engage youth programs and collaborate with community coaches to strengthen the Bulldog pipeline.
• Support and promote youth basketball camps and community events.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Create practice schedules and work in collaboration with the Activities Director regarding facilities usage.
• Maintain inventory and oversee equipment needs.
• Adhere to district conference and Iowa High School Athletic Association regulations.
• Complete required certifications and professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa coaching authorization (or ability to obtain).
• Previous coaching/playing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership organization and communication skills.
• Commitment to educational athletics and character-based coaching.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships in a small-school environment.

Preferred Traits

• Demonstrated ability to build a program at multiple levels (youth through varsity).
• Commitment to developing fundamental skills and teaching the game.
• Passion for mentoring young men beyond the basketball court.

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