Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach - Lead & Develop Athletes

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District seeks an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Varsity) at Lakewood High School in Sumter, SC. This full-time role involves coaching responsibilities, game planning, and athlete development within a competitive high school program.

Required: minimum five years of coaching experience and the ability to obtain South Carolina educator certification. The district emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of coaching experience.
• Must possess or demonstrate qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification.
• Board may find acceptable alternatives to these qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate athletic coaches and staff.
• Foster school-community relations by keeping the community aware of the athletic program.
• Ensure health and safety of student athletes; ensure proper safety and first aid procedures; require physicals before participation.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with parents and student athletes; conduct parent meetings before the season.
• Ensure sports program complies with school/district, SC High School League, and conference rules; communicate policies to team members.
• Ensure appropriate behavior of coaching staff, players, and team personnel at all times.
• Ensure punctual attendance at coaches' meetings and promote the program by sponsoring events.

Education

SC educator certification eligibility

Job description

Sumter School District seeks an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (Varsity) at Lakewood High School in Sumter, SC. This full-time role involves coaching responsibilities, game planning, and athlete development within a competitive high school program.

Required: minimum five years of coaching experience and the ability to obtain South Carolina educator certification. The district emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong community engagement.