Assistant Coach Girls Soccer

Delaware Schools Consortium; Dover (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Milford School District seeks a Girls Soccer Assistant Coach to support daily practices, help prepare for games, and foster athlete development within a positive program. The role collaborates with staff, promotes sportsmanship, monitors academics, and maintains equipment and safety standards.

The position requires adherence to district policies, background checks, and a start date of March 2027 following the DIAA schedule. Employment is contingent on successful screenings and district approvals.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in the sport.
• Possess sound moral character.
• Understand how the program relates to the athlete, athletics, and overall school program.

Responsibilities

• Works with head coach to plan and implement organized daily practice plans.
• Suggests adaptations to coaching techniques, strategies and game plans.
• Promotes positive relations with parents and the community.
• Fosters sportsmanship and proper player conduct.
• Assists in game preparation, strategy, and player motivation.
• Complies with HAC, DIAA, and school district policies.
• Communicates information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Maintains and inventories equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors academic performance of athletes.
• Assists in equipment purchases and safety oversight.
• Performs other duties related to the position.

Skills

Soccer proficiency

Coaching ability

Character

Program understanding

Job description

Position: Girls Soccer Assistant Coach

Location: Milford Central Academy

Reports To: Principal & Athletic Director

Starting Date: March 2027 following DIAA Schedule

Application Deadline: Until Filled

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.

Terms of Employment: Limited contract1 Season following DIAA schedule https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1651175199/milfordschooldistrictorg/c1jwcmfxksl3749rrgo3/4309A-EmploymentProcedure-LimitedContracts.pdf

Salary and Benefits: Salary per the Milford School Board Policy and collective bargaining agreement. Limited Contract compensation payment schedule: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1758723711/milfordschooldistrictorg/ytkbfoxzg3c0udalybjq/Policy4309D-LimitedContractPositionsSept2025.pdf

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

Milford, DE 19963

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.

The Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against students, 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].