Assistant Coach Boys Basketball

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Milford School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball at Milford Central Academy, with a starting date in November 2026 following the DIAA schedule. The position reports to the Principal and Athletic Director and is based at Milford Central Academy.

Responsibilities include planning daily practices with the head coach, developing game plans, maintaining positive relationships with parents and the community, and promoting sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older.
• Proficiency in the sport.
• Sound moral character.
• Understanding of the relationship of the program to the athlete, total athletic program and the total school program.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements organized daily practice plans in collaboration with head coach.
• Suggests adaptations to coaching techniques, strategies and game plans.
• Promotes and maintains positive public relations with parents and the community.
• Fosters an environment of good sportsmanship and player conduct.
• Supports game preparation in strategy and player motivation.
• Complies with HAC, DIAA, and school policies.
• Communicates pre, during, and post-season information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Maintains and inventories equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors and evaluates academic performance of athletes.
• Assists in purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Assists in overseeing facility safety.
• Performs other duties related to this position.

Skills

Age 21+

Sport proficiency

Moral character

Program relationship understanding

Job description

• Date Posted:
  4/24/2026
  
• Location:
  Milford High School
  
• Date Available:
  November 2026
  

Position: Assistant Coach Boys Basketball
Location: Milford Central Academy
Reports To: Principal & Athletic Director
Starting Date: November 2026 following DIAA Schedule

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in the sport.
• Possess sound moral character.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the program to the athlete, total athletic program and the total school program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with head coach to plans and implement organized daily practice plans
• Suggests adaptations and modifications to coaching techniques, strategies and game plans.
• Promotes and maintains positive public relations with parents and the community.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and player conduct.
• Supports in preparation for each game in strategy and player motivation.
• Complies with all HAC, DIAA, and school district policies
• Aids in communication of pre, post and in season information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Helps to maintain and inventory all equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors and evaluates academic performance of all athletes.
• Assists in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Assists in overseeing the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Evaluation:Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Contact:

Director of Human Resources

906 Lakeview Avenue

Tel: [phone]

Employment with Milford School District is contingent upon successful:

• Criminal Background Check (within last one year)
• Child Protection Registry Check (within last one year)
• Physician's Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963, telephone [phone].