How to hire an assistant coach

How to hire an assistant coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant coach job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant coach for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant coach to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant coach that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant coaches.

   Type of Assistant Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$14-30
   Coach/Instructor	A Coach/Instructor teaches athletes the correct way to play a sport. They offer professional development and improvement guidance to high school students, college students, and other individuals.	$17-34
   Soccer Coach	A soccer coach manages a team of players, guiding and providing them with strategies to win as a team. Moreover, a soccer coach is primarily responsible for developing programs and plans that will help players better understand and appreciate the game, facilitate training and practice sessions to sharpen their skills and discipline, and emphasize the value of teamwork and sportsmanship... Show more	$13-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • NCAA
   • Player Development
   • Assist Head
   • Soccer
   • Volleyball
   • Softball
   • Role Model
   • Training Sessions
   • Leadership
   • III
   • Skill Development
   • Championship
   • JV

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   Responsibilities:

   • Plan practices, lead JV games and practices, assist with varsity practices and workouts
   • Lead the boys and girls teams to strong sectional outcomes, which lead their qualification for the state championship meet.
   • Instruct competitive youth soccer players in basic skill development
   • Train to use see CPR certify
   • Mentor to kids on the team
   • Certify in safety management and CPR.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant coach job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant coach salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant coach in Idaho may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level assistant coach usually earns less than a senior-level assistant coach. Additionally, an assistant coach with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant coach salary

   $43,838yearly

   $21.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant coach salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 12, 2026

   Average assistant coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$60,087	$29
   2	New York	$56,592	$27
   3	Connecticut	$54,257	$26
   4	North Carolina	$48,901	$24
   5	Pennsylvania	$47,290	$23
   6	Rhode Island	$47,126	$23
   7	Virginia	$45,865	$22
   8	Minnesota	$44,992	$22
   9	California	$44,744	$22
   10	Texas	$42,254	$20
   11	Michigan	$39,906	$19
   12	Oregon	$39,900	$19
   13	Indiana	$39,655	$19
   14	Maryland	$39,010	$19
   15	Washington	$38,750	$19
   16	Arizona	$37,420	$18
   17	Oklahoma	$35,482	$17
   18	Ohio	$35,275	$17
   19	Wisconsin	$34,987	$17
   20	Arkansas	$34,894	$17

   Average assistant coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Branson School	$67,039	$32.23	2
   2	Westfield State University	$65,009	$31.25
   3	University of Massachusetts Boston	$64,635	$31.07
   4	UMiami Health System	$63,423	$30.49
   5	Bristol Community College	$63,388	$30.48
   6	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	$61,072	$29.36	1
   7	Merrimack College	$61,056	$29.35	2
   8	Colgate University	$60,809	$29.24	9
   9	Bridgewater State University	$60,689	$29.18	4
   10	Skidmore College	$60,394	$29.04	1
   11	Santa Fe Public Schools	$60,072	$28.88	16
   12	Post University, Inc.	$59,542	$28.63	7
   13	Villanova University	$58,915	$28.32	1
   14	State University of New York College at Cortland	$58,678	$28.21	1
   15	Princeton University	$58,669	$28.21	1
   16	Clarkson University	$58,469	$28.11	2
   17	Columbia University in the City of New York	$58,407	$28.08	2
   18	Indiana University of Pennsylvania	$58,345	$28.05
   19	Western Nebraska Community College	$58,143	$27.95
   20	University of Nevada, Reno	$57,920	$27.85	1

4. Writing an assistant coach job description

   An assistant coach job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an assistant coach job description:

   Assistant coach job description example

   Do you need a paid internship or want a part time job with students? The goal of our program is to provide the
   academic and social support needed for kids to be in the top 5 students of their public day-school. We achieve these goals with homework help (A in homework) and a variety of fun activities following.
   
   82nd Street Academics seeks part-time coaches for our after-school programs at 82nd Street Academics located in five of our Queens locations. We have locations in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and LIC. The participants in the program range from K-11th grade depending on program location. The goal of our program is to provide academic and social support . We achieve these goals by providing a holistic program that includes homework assistance, art, dance, cooking, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities, fitness, leadership activities, goal-setting and college exploration.
   
   The hours of this position are Monday-Friday 2:15pm-6:30pm . There are monthly meetings and professional developments that may occur outside of these hours. Rate of Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour depending on previous experience and related education.
   
   Major Duties include:
   -Lead instruction with team members Create lesson plans two weeks in advance for review by director.
   -Train Social-Emotional skills for empowerment and provide support to students
   -Manage classroom environment for homework completion, welcoming and inclusive environment, and engaged students
   - Family engagement with weekly newsletter. Communicate with parents when there is a concern that must be resolved and provide excellent customer service and a professional, caring demeanor in-person, by phone or email.-Regulatory Compliance
   - Empower and Delight Students. Participate in an effective and mission-driven team. Commit to self development
   
   Education and Experience:
   • Study plan towards college graduation with a BA (minimum)
   • At least one year of experience working with the School-Age group in a professional setting
   • Commitment to the program through the end of June is a non-negotiable requirement
   • Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is preferred
   - Personal experience with societal barriers
   
   Demonstrated Abilities:
   • Knowledge of best practices in working with children in an extracurricular setting
   • Strong communication abilities in one-on-one meetings and in group settings
   • Takes personal accountability for the program outcomes and take initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges
   
   Interested and qualified candidates should respond to this posting with their cover letter and resume. Any attachments should be in PDF or MSWord formatting. For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com.
   
   Job Type: Part-time

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant coaches for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant coaches they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant coaches with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant coach job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit assistant coaches, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant coach

   Once you've selected the best assistant coach candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant coach first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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