Assistant Boys Basketball Coach - Growth & Mentorship

Duval County Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools seeks an athletic coach to administer all aspects of sports within the district and individual school athletic departments, following Florida High School Athletics Association and NFHS guidelines.

You will enforce conditioning rules, maintain eligibility forms, coordinate health examinations, supervise practices and games, and ensure compliance with district and state regulations while promoting student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience preferred as an athletic coach.
• Certifications & Licenses: Completion of required athletic coaching courses including CPR/First Aid, NFHS concussion in sports, AED training, and Florida DOE Athletic Coaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Announce and enforce rules pertaining to conditioning and health and safety of players.
• Ensure forms (EL2, EL3, insurance verification, birth certificates) are on file for all team members.
• Attend mandatory FHSAA rules clinics and Gateway Conference meetings; pursue coaching clinics for development.
• Coordinate physical examinations and Verify DCPS Athletic Health Examination Form before participation.
• Conduct and supervise fundraising activities for the sport.
• Supervise team at all times including locker room and post-practice pick-up.
• Enforce Title IX, FHSAA, and Duval County School Board regulations.
• Monitor academic progress of each athlete weekly.
• Organize practice and game responsibilities with clear duties for coaching staff.
• Report injuries to athletic trainer and obtain doctor/parent approval for Return to Play.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Duval County Public Schools seeks an athletic coach to administer all aspects of sports within the district and individual school athletic departments, following Florida High School Athletics Association and NFHS guidelines.

You will enforce conditioning rules, maintain eligibility forms, coordinate health examinations, supervise practices and games, and ensure compliance with district and state regulations while promoting student-athlete development.