Basketball Assistant Coach — Shape Skills & Team Spirit

Polkschoolsfl; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options for some roles

Professional growth and development

Access to mentoring and support nets

Job summary

Polk County Schools seeks an Athletic Assistant Coach - Basketball at Fort Meade Middle-Senior to develop players’ athletic skills and foster positive attitudes. The role supports practice planning, game-day supervision, and adherence to district and FHSAA standards.

Candidates should hold a DOE Athletic Coaching Certification; teaching certification with endorsement is a plus. The position emphasizes safety, scheduling collaboration with the athletic director, and ensuring all athletes are

Qualifications

• Must maintain Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE as required by state statute.
• Certified teacher encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to his/her teaching certificate.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach the physical skills necessary to play sports.
• Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate for players’ age and maturity.
• Enforce policies and standards of behavior and sportsmanship.
• Prepare scheduling under athletic director guidance.
• Supervise all students during practices and games.

Skills

Knowledge of FHSAA rules

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

DOE Athletic Coaching Certification

Job description

Polk County Schools seeks an Athletic Assistant Coach - Basketball at Fort Meade Middle-Senior to develop players’ athletic skills and foster positive attitudes. The role supports practice planning, game-day supervision, and adherence to district and FHSAA standards.

Candidates should hold a DOE Athletic Coaching Certification; teaching certification with endorsement is a plus. The position emphasizes safety, scheduling collaboration with the athletic director, and ensuring all athletes are