Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant/JV Coach

ServingSchools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Full time

Job summary

Deering High School in Portland, ME is seeking an enthusiastic Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach for the 2026-27 season. The assistant will support the Varsity Head Coach and lead the growing junior varsity program.

Applicants must have high school, club, or college coaching experience, have playing experience at high school or college level, and complete the Maine DOE CHRC and NFHS coaching certification courses, plus PPS HR clearance and onboarding prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at high school, club, or college level is preferred.
• Basketball knowledge essential for team development and game strategy.
• Strong communication and leadership in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Varsity Head Coach with coaching duties.
• Lead and develop the junior varsity program as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Basketball knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Deering H.S. is currently looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable candidate to serve as our Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach for the 2026-27 season. Candidate must be flexible to work within a cooperative team environment. Previous coaching (H.S., club or college) and/or teaching experience is preferred. H.S. or college basketball playing expereince required. Home games are played at DHS' Gymnasium on Stevens Ave. The Asst. Coach role will consist of assisting the DHS Varsity Head Coach AND leading/coaching our growing JV Team as well.

Applicants must hold a current State of Maine Department of Education (DOE) Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), and complete all required MPA coaching certificaiton courses via the NFHS, all PPS HR clearance paperwork and must be formally onboarded by PPS HR prior to employment. EOE. Interested candidates, please contact Ms. Anais Aguirre at DHS with any questions or other inquiries, or Head Coach Atkins at [e-mail]. The season start date for Girls Basketball is November 16, 2026. Deadline for applications is September 30, 2026. Our goal is to hire our new Asst. Girls Basketball Coach by October 15th (or sooner).