Title: Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach FLSA Status: non-exempt
Reports to: Head Coach & Athletic Director Pay Range: Refer to salary schedule
Prepared/Revised Date: May 18, 2026 Work Year: Pre-season, In-season, off-season
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in leading and managing all aspects of the
athletic team, including developing practice plans, strategizing for games, mentoring student-athletes,
developing sport skills, sportsmanship and promoting a positive team culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understand and comply will all applicable district, state and federal guidelines, policies and laws.
2. Assist in developing team and individual player goals and maintains high expectations for both,
including but not limited to: school attendance, passing grades, attend practice and contests, exhibit
good sporting behavior and citizenship. The program is an extension of the classroom.
3. Follow and enforce all regulations, policies, philosophies, and administrative directives as set by the
Elbert County School District C-2.
4. Assists in planning in advance and prepares for each contest in an effort to put the team in the best
possible position to be successful.
5. Attend all practices and games, unless ill or with advanced notification and approval from the AD.
6. Adhere to district guidelines for building use gym and field access, as well as access and care of all
district facilities.
7. Help manage district athletic facilities including cleanliness of locker rooms, gym(s) after each practice
and contests, and maintenance to ensure the well-being of student-athletes, students, families and staff.
8. Equipment – Assists in Monitoring safety of all equipment on a daily basis.
9. Equipment - Assists in caring for, inventorying, and preparing all equipment, supplies, and uniforms
for storage at the end of the season. Assists in Collecting all equipment, supplies, and uniforms checked
out to team members. Assists in completing an itemized list and numbered inventory of equipment that
needs replaced and what will carry over to next season.
10. Continue to grow as a coach; attends and participates in coaching clinics, takes coaching related
courses, etc.
11. Seeks to attain and maintain good public relations with student-athletes, students, parents, staff and
fellow coaches.
12. Assists in fundraising to support the efforts of the team and athletic department.
13. Uses SportsYou, designated by Elbert County School District C-2, to regularly communicate with
student-athletes and families.
14. Check Elbert County School District C-2 issued email on a regular basis and respond in a timely
manner.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
? Previous coaching experience in the specific sport or related field
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
? Excellent communication skills
? Excellent time management and organizational skills
? Intermediate English language skills
? Excellent interpersonal relations skills
? Ability to manage multiple priorities
? Ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
? Ability to be flexible with schedule changes
? Maintain confidentiality of student information and records in compliance with confidentiality laws
including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:
? Must have a valid driver’s license
? Complete and pass Elbert County School District C-2 driving test for district vehicles
? Must pass various pre-employment background screenings; required at entry
? Must have current CPR and First Aid certification or obtain within 90 days or before the first official
practice.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
? Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment
? Microsoft and or Google applications
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
? Reports to: Head Coach
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