Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach

Rockford; United States; On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockford Area Schools in Rockford High School is seeking an Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach to support the head coach in developing a competitive program. Responsibilities include organizing practices, motivating student athletes, teaching game strategies, and coordinating schedules with the Activities Director.

The position starts on November 16, 2026 and runs through early/mid March 2027. Candidates should emphasize safety, teamwork and positive sportsmanship while building a

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching basketball or athletics programs.
• Ability to lead and motivate student athletes.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with organizing the Boys Basketball program.
• Conduct practices, motivate students, and teach game strategies.
• Coordinate practice design, scheduling competitions, and team creation with the Activities Director.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Team communication

Student engagement

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  8/27/2026
• Location:
  Rockford High School
• Date Available:
  11/16/2026

Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach

All coaches at Rockford Area Schools are responsible for providing leadership, guidance and instruction to student athletes within their program. The coach reports to, and works closely with, the Activities Director along with other coaches to determine goals and direction of the program. The coach is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every student athlete participating on their team.

The assistant boys basketball coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the Boys Basketball program at Rockford High School. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. Responsible for designing and coordinating practices, assisting in scheduling competitions, assessing the skill level of players and creating teams, creating a positive team environment of respect and facilitating communication with the Activities Director, parents and players.

This position will start on November 16, 2026and run through early/mid March, 2027.

Title IX

Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment. All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools More information can be found athttps://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix

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