Assistant Girls Basketball Coach – Lead & Develop Athletes

Sumter School District; New Furman Heights (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for Furman Middle to lead and support the girls basketball program. The role involves assisting in selecting and evaluating coaching staff, ensuring athlete safety, and fostering community engagement within the athletic program.

The position reports to the Principal and Athletic Director, with duties tied to district policies and game-day operations. Salary will be recommended by the Superintendent and board approval.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of coaching experience.
• Must possess or demonstrate the qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and assists principal in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Responsible for the health and safety of student athletes. Ensures that proper safety and first aid procedures are followed at all times.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with parents and student athletes. Conducts parent meetings prior to the beginning of the season.
• Ensures that the sports program complies with the rules and regulations of the school and District, the SC High School League, affiliated Conference and Region.
• Ensures appropriate behavior of assigned coaching staff, players, and other team personnel at all times.
• Promotes the sports program by sponsoring fundraisers, sponsoring youth camps, attending team camps, etc.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

South Carolina educator certification

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for Furman Middle to lead and support the girls basketball program. The role involves assisting in selecting and evaluating coaching staff, ensuring athlete safety, and fostering community engagement within the athletic program.

The position reports to the Principal and Athletic Director, with duties tied to district policies and game-day operations. Salary will be recommended by the Superintendent and board approval.