Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County is seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves supporting student-athletes, assisting in practice planning, and promoting safety in a school athletic program.

Applicants must obtain Florida Athletic Coaching Certificates (Three-Year or Five-Year), complete FDLE/FBI fingerprinting, and hold CPR and First Aid with AED training. Orientation and credentialing are required before employment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate (Three-Year or Five-Year).
• Fingerprinting through FDLE and FBI after acceptance.
• CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• First Aid certification including AED training.
• Five-Year certificate requires injury care, coaching theory and sport-specific coaching coursework.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate (Three-Year)

Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate (Five-Year)

FDLE/FBI fingerprinting

CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross)

First Aid with AED training

Job description

Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (2026-2027) JobID: 10019

• Position Type: Athletics/Substitute/Misc./ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026

SDIRC Steps to Employment as an Athletic Coach

1. Submit your application for an Athletic Coaching Certification with the Florida Department of Education.
2. Apply to become an Athletic Coach through the district's website.
3. Wait to be contacted by Human Resources to schedule your orientation appointment. This only occurs once an offer of employment is extended and accepted.

Orientation includes the following fee

Payable by credit or debit card only at time of service using Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Discover is not accepted. Please note: You may not begin employment until the orientation is complete and Human Resources has given final clearance.

Athletic Coaching Certification

All coaches who do not hold a valid Florida Educator's Certificate are required to obtain either a Three-Year or Five-Year Florida Athletic Coaching Certificate.

Three-Year Athletic Coaching Certificate

A one-time, nonrenewable three-year certificate in Athletic Coaching may be issued to an individual who:

• Has been approved to volunteer and completes fingerprinting through the FDLE and FBI after being accepted for a coaching role.

Five-year Athletic Coaching Certificate

A five-year certificate in Athletic Coaching may be issued to an individual who:

• Meets the specialization requirements for the Athletic Coaching Endorsement (Rule 6A-4.0282), which include:
• Three (3) semester hours in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and the effects and dangers of drug use, including performance-enhancing drugs.
• Three (3) semester hours in coaching theory.
• Three (3) semester hours in theory and practice of coaching a specific sport.
• A valid CPR certificate from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• First Aid certification, including training in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).