Assistant Football Coach (2025-2026)

Aiken County Public School District; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Coach to support the head coach in fostering student athletes' skills and sportsmanship. This role involves coaching the Varsity team, ensuring safety during practices, and promoting a positive image of the athletics program within the community. The ideal candidate will have a valid teaching certificate and demonstrate a commitment to student development and sportsmanship. Join a passionate team where you can make a significant impact on young athletes' lives and help them achieve their full potential both on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with football duties and coaching the Varsity team.
• Check practice areas for hazards and ensure safety.
• Provide supervision in locker rooms before and after practice.

Skills

Coaching

Public Relations

Knowledge of Football Rules

Supervision

Education

Valid Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Title: Coach, Assistant
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head Coach

SUMMARY:
To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the head coach in any assigned duties related to football in addition to coaching the Varsity team.
2. Assumes responsibility for checking all practice areas each day and removes hazardous objects from the practice area.
3. Helps develop a positive public relations program in the school and the community.
4. Makes recommendations to the head coach for purchasing equipment.
5. Provides supervision in the locker rooms before and after practice.
6. Provides the latest and up-to-date medical procedures for the treatment of athletic injuries.
7. Conducts himself in a manner that sets a good example for students to follow on and off the field.
8. Assumes responsibility with the head coach for eligibility of participants and insurance coverage of team members.
9. Knows the latest football rules, South Carolina High School League rules and regulations, and School District policies regarding interscholastic sports.
10. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a pleasant, professional, efficient manner. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable and fulfill obligations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
To be decided by Executive Director and/or Building Principal.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Teaching Certificate, if applicable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before administrators, staff, parents, and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry