Middle School - Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Reading-School-District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,100; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA, is seeking a Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach to foster a safe, positive environment and help student-athletes develop life skills through athletics.

The role centers on supervising players, staying current with coaching techniques, ensuring safety, and collaborating with district staff while supporting athletics through flexible hours and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience supervising in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with coaching techniques and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication with staff, officials, media, students, parents, and facility staff
• Ensure that all safety measures are observed and equipment is cared for
• Attend all training sessions and staff meetings
• Work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by district policies
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with school administration, safe schools, custodial services and local authorities
• Engage with youth groups and support participation growth
• Be a positive role model for student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Supervision experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Reading School District

Middle School - Boys Basketball Assistant Coach JobID: 1300

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Reading School District

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for assisting student-athletes to establish a life after high school while instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise student athletes
• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices
• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage
• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth
• Be a good role model to student-athletes
• Support all RSD athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions

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