2026-2027 Volunteer Assistant Coach - Winter Sports

2026-2027 Volunteer Assistant Coach - Winter Sports JobID: 37181 Position Type: Athletics/ Extracurricular/AthleticsDate Posted: 9/21/2026Location: Laurel Middle SchoolDate Available: 11/01/2026 Closing Date: Open until filledDistrict: Laurel School District Additional Information: Show/HideQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree PreferredTeaching Certificate PreferredPrevious coaching experience PreferredFamiliarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures, and policies ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties, and expectationsCooperates with requests for information from the athletic office on timeAbides by all relevant Board of Education policies and administrative guidelinesAttends DIAA rules interpretation and all-conference meetingsCooperates with team booster club to enhance the athletes' experience as team membersRecommends scheduling and officiating requests to the Athletic DirectorFollows proper budget and purchase order proceduresMaintains and updates team and individual recordsSupervises practice area and locker room when athletes are presentPublicizes team and individual accomplishments to the media and schoolDemonstrates care of school facilities and equipmentPrepares a detailed inventory of team equipment and updates it after each sessionSubmits end-of-season list of award winners at least one week prior to the team banquetRELATIONSHIPS:Demonstrates enthusiasm for working with school athletesCommunicates effectively with athletes and parentsEstablishes and maintains good rapport with faculty, administration, and coaching staffPromotes all school activities and encourages students to participate in a variety of activitiesMaintains cooperative and professional relations with the media regarding team information, statistics, and interviewsKeeps commitments and is punctualShows an interest in and monitors the academic progress of student athletes, implementing intervention plans through appropriate staff when neededSupports team as well as individual accomplishmentsCooperates with the athletic trainer in regards to athletes' physical well beingWorks with coaches at levels below high school to develop athletesCOACHING PERFORMANCE:Conducts self in a professional and sportsmanlike manner at all timesTeaches the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge essential to the sportDevelops a well-organized practice schedule with specific objectives for each practiceUses personnel and strategies effectivelyPraises athletes for positive performancesOffers constructive feedback for unfavorable performancesPromotes and monitors effective individual and team conduct at practice, during meets, and in our schools and community in efforts to support the expected image and reputation of The Laurel School DistrictPlans, directs, and maintains rigorous practices in which ALL student athletes participate at honing the fundamentals of the sport daily via position work, group work, and team work segments of practiceProvides opportunities for as many team members as possible to participate, depending upon their abilitiesTeam's performance reflects enthusiasm, motivation, proper fundamentals, and sportsmanshipLearns new strategies and trends by attending clinics and reading coaching publications SALARY: As per local Athletic EPER salary schedule. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 1. Completed District Coaching Application (www.joindelawareschools.org) - includes current employees2. Letter of Interest (uploaded to Join Delaware Schools application) â includes current employees3. A favorable criminal background check, child registry check, and tuberculin test must be submitted before the applicant's name will be submitted to the Board of Education. DATE POSTED: September 21, 2026CLOSING DATE: Open until filled