Assistant Coach, Freshman Basketball (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Indian River County is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Freshman Basketball team at Sebastian River High School in Vero Beach, Florida. The role requires pursuing Athletic Coaching Certification and completing district-required steps to employment.

Candidates must be prepared to undergo orientation, fingerprinting, and credentialing through the Florida Department of Education, with additional fees to be paid at the time of service.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Florida Athletic Coaching Certification (Three-Year or Five-Year) if not currently certified.
• Applicants should follow district procedures to become athletic coaches.
• Orientation and background screening are required prior to employment.

Job description

Assistant Coach, Freshman Basketball (2026-2027)

School District of Indian River County Sebastian River High School - Vero Beach, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5807678
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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:

• Fingerprinting/Workplace screening fee: $118.00

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:

• Submits an application and the current processing fee of $75.00 with the Florida Department of Education .
• 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:

• Submits an application and the current processing fee of $75.00 with the Florida Department of Education .
• Meets the specialization requirements for the Athletic Coaching Endorsement (Rule 6A-4.0282), which include:

o Three (3) semester hours in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and the effects and dangers of drug use, including performance-enhancing drugs.
o Three (3) semester hours in coaching theory.
o Three (3) semester hours in theory and practice of coaching a specific sport.
o A valid CPR certificate from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
o First Aid certification, including training in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

• Has been approved for employment and completed fingerprinting (FDLE/FBI), with results no older than one year.

Coursework Options

The course requirements may be met through college coursework or the Human Kinetics Athletic Coaching Endorsement program , which is approved under the School District of Indian River County's Master Inservice Plan.

For additional information about coursework or certifications:

• Certification: [phone]
• Professional Learning: [phone]

Please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration for education and awareness on background screening.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Takeisha Harris
• 6500 57th Street
• Vero Beach, Florida 32967
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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