High school basketball coaches are most often teachers doing extra duty as coaches. In many school districts, coaches are paid a set amount for the season, and it’s a figure that may increase incrementally each year the sport is coached. In less likely instances, an individual may be hired specifically to serve in a coaching capacity. read more
However, many high school football coaches are primarily teachers who take on coaching duties in addition to their classroom roles. If you're interested in both teaching and coaching and decide to pursue teacher certification, your salary will differ from a purely coaching salary. read more
School districts often pay stipends to high school coaches. Head coaches receive the largest stipends. Assistant coaches receive lesser stipends. These stipends pay a set amount per year, and the stipends usually are paid in installments. An average annual stipend for a high school assistant coach is $4500. read more