Assistant Coach Volleyball

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Delaware Schools Consortium is seeking an Assistant Coach for Volleyball at Milford Central Academy in Milford, DE. The role reports to the Principal and Athletic Director and begins August 2026 per the DIAA schedule.

Responsibilities include assisting head coach with practice plans, game strategy, and player motivation, while upholding school policies and ensuring student-athlete safety and academic monitoring.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Demonstrate proficiency in volleyball.
• Demonstrate sound moral character.
• Understand the relationship of the program to the athlete and school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement organized daily practice plans with head coach.
• Suggest adaptations to coaching techniques and game plans.
• Maintain positive relations with parents and the community.
• Foster good sportsmanship and player conduct.
• Assist in game preparation and player motivation.
• Comply with HAC, DIAA, and school policies.
• Communicate with players, parents, and staff about information.

Skills

Volleyball proficiency

Cooperative teamwork

Understanding of athletic program

Job description

Assistant Coach Volleyball

Location: Milford Central Academy

Reports To: Principal & Athletic Director

Starting Date: August 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.

Employment Requirements

• 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

  Equal Opportunity Statement

  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].

  Employment Rights

  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.