Head Coach (Boys) - Basketball - Memorial - 26-27

Athletics

Memorial High

Minimum Compensation: $3,534.00

Purpose Of Position:

The Head Boys’ Basketball Coach will oversee the entire Memorial Basketball Program and instruct the varsity high school basketball team. They are responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the basketball program coaching staff including Assistant/JV/JV2 coaches.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of basketball players in all positions in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Develop training plans for basketball players in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Contribute to game line-up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all games.
• Assist other coaches in monitoring team members’ practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance and grades
• Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Responsible for providing kids feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior and team skills.
• Manage program budget organize fundraising efforts for the basketball program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the basketball program
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for basketball by the 2026-2027 winter sports season.
  
  

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for basketball.
• Current certification in first aid/ASEP/PACE.
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• Must have a valid teaching license, or successful completion of an approved coach’s education course (ASEP), or the ability to complete the course before the second season of coaching
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and parents.
• Competitive experience in basketball at the high school level.
• Previous coaching experience with preference given to those with prior experience in basketball.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement a developmentally appropriate program for students in basketball.
• Evidence of knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from members of the West basketball program.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise athletic teams at this designated level with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, and safety.
• Preferred: Valid teaching license
• Preferred: College playing experience/High School coaching experience
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement basketball systems in a high school setting
  
  

Length Of Work:

WIAA 2026-2027 Winter Sports Season

Working Conditions:

Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends. Will also be expected to work in various outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time while coaching at practices and games.

Next Steps:

• Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
  
  

Environmental Adaptability:

• Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects and materials of moderate weight, twenty to fifty pounds.
• The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.
• Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the “essential functions” of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Work requires travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings
• Position requires working evenings, nights, and weekends
• May also be expected to work in various outdoor weather conditions
  
  

Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasking as directed by the supervisor.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.