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Position:                     Football Assistant Coach 
Location:                    Milford High School
Reports To:                Principal & Athletic Director
Starting Date:            August 2026 following DIAA Schedule
Qualifications:  

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in the sport.
• Possess sound moral character.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the program to the athlete, total athletic program and the total school program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with head coach to plans and implement organized daily practice plans
• Suggests adaptations and modifications to coaching techniques, strategies and game plans.
• Promotes and maintains positive public relations with parents and the community.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and player conduct.
• Supports in preparation for each game in strategy and player motivation.
• Complies with all HAC, DIAA, and school district policies
• Aids in communication of pre, post and in season information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Helps to maintain and inventory all equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors and evaluates academic performance of all athletes.
• Assists in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Assists in overseeing the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position. 

Terms of Employment:  1 Season following DIAA schedule https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1651175199/milfordschooldistrictorg/c1jwcmfxksl3749rrgo3/4309A-EmploymentProcedure-LimitedContracts.pdf

Salary and Benefits: Salary per the Milford School Board Policy and collective bargaining agreement. Limited Contract compensation payment schedule:  https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1758723711/milfordschooldistrictorg/ytkbfoxzg3c0udalybjq/Policy4309D-LimitedContractPositionsSept2025.pdf

Evaluation:  Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Application Process:  Internal applicants must complete a shortened online application by clicking on "Employment" at the top of the website: www.milfordschooldistrict.org. 

External applicants (including substitutes) must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application by clicking on "Employment" at the top of the website, www.milfordschooldistrict.org. Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included:

• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation

Contact: 

Director of Human Resources

906 Lakeview Avenue

Milford, DE 19963 

Tel: 302-424-6393

Employment with Milford School District is contingent upon successful: 

• Criminal Background Check (within last one year)
• Child Protection Registry Check (within last one year)
• Physician's Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law. If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963, telephone 302-422-1600.