Varsity Head Coach - Boys Basketball
Salary Range/Hourly Rate: $7092 - Stipend will be updated Summer of 2026
Start Date: June 1st, 2026
Closing Date: Candidates will be reviewed upon submission with selection starting no sooner than five days following the posting. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.
Work week: Daily after schools for practices and games
Student Level: 9-12
Position Summary:
White Bear Lake Area Schools seeks a dynamic candidate for the position of Head Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball. This position will be responsible for all aspects of a comprehensive program for grades 9-12. The candidate must be able to clearly articulate the values the student-athlete will be expected to develop as a participant of the program, this includes sportsmanship, collaboration, teamwork, relationship development, punctuality, leadership, and life balance
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred as well as previous basketball coaching experience at the club, high school, and/or collegiate level
Essential Functions:
- Working partnership with the Director of Athletics and Activities in the hiring of coaches for all levels of the program
- Work with the Director of Athletics and Activities in scheduling facilities for practices, events, and competitions
- Hold organizational meetings for returning and new team members and encourage student participation
- Assess skills of student-athletes and determines team selections, in partnership with other coaches
- Schedules and organizes regular practice schedules to provide both individual and team development at all levels
- Coach and instruct students, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, techniques, and tactics of the game
- Observe students, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual and/or team improvement
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of team members at all times
- Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met
- Follow established procedures in the event of an injury
- Clear communication with parents/guardians providing program information
- Follow state, sectional, and school district bylaws and policies as it pertains to governance of the program
- Model sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials, and spectators set forth by the standards of the MSHSL and White Bear Lake Area Schools
- Works in partnership with the Athletics/Activities office to follow established procedures for travel, supplies, and uniforms
- Works in partnership with the Athletics/Activities office to develop a policy for end of season awards
- Participate in special activities to include Parents' Night, Senior Night, Open House, student orientations, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies as deemed necessary by the Director of Athletics and Activities
- Work in partnership with the White Bear Lake Youth Basketball Association to grow the game and increase participation
- Work in partnership with the WBL Boys Basketball Booster Club to enhance the experience for the student-athletes
- Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities while creating a welcoming environment for coaches and student-athletes at all levels
- Ensure adherence toward the required MSHSL training and education for self and each member of the coaching staff
Provide opportunities for student-athlete participation in off-season clinics, camps, and program activities
Reports To:
Boys Basketball head coach reports directly to the high school Director of Athletics and Activities, Brian Peloquin
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Email: jobs@isd624.org
Website URL: http://www.isd624.org
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