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Assistant High School Coach (HS)

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: varies
Job Classification: Coach 
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Compensation: $4,280

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family. 

Job Summary

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. 
Essential Functions : 

• 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

Qualifications

• Coaching endorsement or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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. 

Travel Requirements

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 - -

 
WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 -

It is the policy of Fort Dodge 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, services, and its employment practices.  If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, OCR.Denver@ed.gov.  (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501).

 Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District's coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.  Rev. 7/2026

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