Assistant Girls Basketball Coach 2026-2027

Beaufort County School District•Hilton Head, SC

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Basketball Coach prepares participating student athletes for competition and helps them develop a high level of skill, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. The role supports the school’s academic mission through athletics and carries out the sports program’s aims and objectives as set by the Athletic Director and school district administration. The coach instructs athletes in fundamentals, conditioning, strategy, and team play; assists with scheduling and practices; maintains required records; supports facility safety; and helps oversee academic eligibility and student-athlete conduct. This is a part-time, temporary position paid on the stipend schedule. The number of work days is to be determined.

Requirements

Previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
Knowledge and/or background in the assigned sport.
Knowledge of South Carolina High School League rules and eligibility.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work cooperatively and service-orientatedly, including working effectively with frequent interruptions.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment, organize tasks, follow written and verbal directions, and communicate effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in English using proper grammar and vocabulary; American Sign Language or Braille may also be accepted forms of communication.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting items, sitting, standing and walking as required, speaking and hearing, reaching and handling objects, and using tools, technology equipment, computers, or controls.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress, and to work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certificate and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize athletics as a supplemental program supporting the academic mission of the school.
Carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Athletic Director and school district administration.
Instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, sportsmanship, cooperation, strategy, playing tactics, and physical conditioning.
Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
Assist in planning and scheduling a regular program of in-season practice.
Maintain required attendance forms, insurance records, and other related documents.
Assist in overseeing safety conditions in the facility or area where the sport is conducted whenever student athletes are present.
Assist in establishing and implementing performance criteria for academic eligibility in interscholastic competition.
Enforce codes of conduct and sportsmanlike behavior, and establish and oversee penalties for student-athlete breaches of standards.
Recommend purchases of equipment, supplies, uniforms, and related items as appropriate.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, Superintendent, or designated district office administrator.
Follow District policies and procedures, maintain regular and punctual attendance, demonstrate professionalism, and protect confidential information as required by law and district rules.