Athletic Coach, Assistant - Cheerleading

Lake Forest School District; Harrington (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest School District is looking for an Assistant Athletic Coach to mentor athletes and enhance their sports participation through meaningful learning experiences. This role involves assisting the head coach in skill mentoring, planning practices, ensuring safety, and maintaining discipline.

The position will be employed for the duration of the sport's season with evaluations conducted seasonally. Interested candidates can direct inquiries to the Director of Personnel at the Central Business Office.

Qualifications

• Being a staff member in the building where the duties are performed is desired.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skill necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of a regular program of practice (in season).
• Works closely with the coach in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains attendance and other records.
• Assists in overseeing the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Practices and enforces disciplined, sports‑man‑like, and safe behavior at all times.
• Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Discipline Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach that relate to this position.

Job description

Athletic Coach, Assistant

Qualifications: Being a staff member in the building where the duties are performed is desired.

Reports To: Head Coach in consultation with building principal and athletic director.

Location: W. T. Chipman Middle School

Date Posted: 6/11/2026

Date Available: Fall/Winter Season 26-27

Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Job Goal

To help translate sports participation into meaningful learning experiences for each individual athlete by assisting the head coach to mentor skills, demonstrate sportsmanship, and ensure safety.

Performance Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skill necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of a regular program of practice (in season).
• Works closely with the coach in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains attendance and other records.
• Assists in overseeing the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Practices and enforces disciplined, sports‑man‑like, and safe behavior at all times.
• Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Discipline Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach that relate to this position.

Terms of Employment

Employed for the duration of the sport's season and per terms of the master agreement.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be reviewed seasonally/annually by school administration in consultation with the athletic director.

Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office: 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].

Human Resources Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943

Phone: [phone] – Fax: [phone]

Website: www.lf.k12.de.us