Football Assistant Coach

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milford School District in Milford High School seeks a Football Assistant Coach starting August 2026 after the DIAA schedule. The role reports to the Principal and Athletic Director and requires guiding student athletes in practice, game readiness, and safe conduct.

Responsibilities include planning daily practice with head coach, adapting coaching techniques, maintaining positive relations with parents and community, and supporting academic monitoring of athletes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Proficiency in the sport.
• Sound moral character.
• Understanding of the relationship of the program to the athlete and school.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements organized daily practice with head coach.
• Adapts coaching techniques and game plans.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and community.
• Promotes good sportsmanship and athlete conduct.
• Supports game preparation and player motivation.
• Complies with HAC, DIAA, and district policies.
• Communicates information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Maintains and inventories equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors academic performance of athletes.
• Assists in equipment and supply purchasing.
• Oversees safety of the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sport proficiency

Moral character

Athlete program relation

Job description

Date Posted: 5/8/2026

Location: Milford High School

Date Available: August 2026

Position: Football Assistant Coach

Location: Milford High School

Reports To: Principal & Athletic Director

Starting Date: August 2026 following DIAA Schedule

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in the sport.
• Possess sound moral character.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the program to the athlete, total athletic program and the total school program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with head coach to plans and implement organized daily practice plans
• Suggests adaptations and modifications to coaching techniques, strategies and game plans.
• Promotes and maintains positive public relations with parents and the community.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and player conduct.
• Supports in preparation for each game in strategy and player motivation.
• Complies with all HAC, DIAA, and school district policies
• Aids in communication of pre, post and in season information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Helps to maintain and inventory all equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors and evaluates academic performance of all athletes.
• Assists in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Assists in overseeing the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Employment with Milford School District is contingent upon successful:

• Criminal Background Check (within last one year)
• Child Protection Registry Check (within last one year)
• Physician's Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law. If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963, telephone [phone].

Contact:

Director of Human Resources

906 Lakeview Avenue

Tel: [phone]