POSITION 

Head Boys Basketball Coach

LOCATION

David Douglas High School 

DATE POSTED

March 10, 2026

DATE CLOSES

Open until filled

(Varied hours / seasonal, Extra Duty Level 16, Annual Stipend $7,898 - $8,998 depending on experience)

Job Title: Head Boys Basketball Coach

Supervisor: DDHS Athletic Director

Subordinates: Basketball Varsity Assistant / JV Coach

The Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director and has the primary responsibility for administering all levels of the DDHS Basketball program. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of David Douglas High School and follow all OSAA procedures.

Requirements:

• Supportive of the mission and goals of the David Douglas Athletic Department
• Basketball coaching/competing experience with a solid knowledge of the fundamentals and strategies of high-school Basketball.
• A proven, verifiable record of having been part of a competitive basketball tradition.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and administration.
• A demonstrated ability to create and implement effective practices, drills, and workouts.
• A demonstrated ability to manage effective game strategy and implementation.
• Must complete all OSAA and DDSD coaching certifications.
• Follow all procedures of OSAA and Mount Hood Conference requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

Duties:

• Has full responsibility for the overall supervision and development of the DDHS Men’s Basketball program, including assistant coaches and the junior-varsity and frosh-level teams.
• In coordination with the Athletic Director, plans and implements the scheduling of team activities, tryouts, practices, game plans, and summer activities.
• Create and implement workouts/drills and run effective practices.
• Create an offseason/summer program that fosters player/team improvement.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the team before, during, and after events and travelling to and from events.

Prior to employment:

1. NFHS Certification
2. First Aid / CPR Card
3. District Background check
4. Completion of OSAA Concussion Test
5. Completion of OSAA Steroid Test
6. NFHS Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Course

Completion of School District and OSAA paperwork

Applicants must submit ALL of the following:

1. Letter of application detailing your experience
2. Resume
3. Current experience related to this position and working with students
4. A minimum of three letters of recommendation
5. A minimum of three references with contact information

All Application are though the David Douglas District Website

https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Athletic Director: Brad Joy

David Douglas High School

1001 SE 135th

Portland, OR, 97233

Phone: (503) 262-4433

Email: brad_joy@ddsd40.org

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

Classified Instructions:

If you are a Classified employee you will click on the word “Internal”, which is located on the top right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personal section is a one-time only registration. You will then be taken to the Classified Transfer Request Form. In the future, if your personal information (name, address, phone number, or location) changes, it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system.

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/index.aspx

External Applicant Instructions:

If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application.  Please see link above.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check: Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.