Middle School - Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Reading School District; Reading; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading School District is seeking a Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach to supervise student-athletes and promote safe, positive participation. The role supports education through athletics, aligns with district policies, and involves coordinating with coaches, staff, and youth programs to foster growth.

The position offers a stipend set by the coaches pay scale and requires commitment to attend training sessions and adapt to a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in supervision roles in athletics, recreation or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student athletes and ensure safety.
• Stay informed on current rules, coaching techniques and best practices.
• Place student-athletes for success in sport and life.
• Communicate with staff, officials, and families; oversee equipment and facilities.
• Attend training, meetings, and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Diversity engagement

Athletics supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middle School - Boys Basketball Assistant Coach JobID: 1300

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Reading School District

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for assisting student-athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions