7th - 9th Grade Basketball Coach

Fessenden School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA, seeks a 7th–9th Grade Basketball Coach with a proven coaching record for a seasonal, part-time role from December 1, 2026 to March 5, 2027. The ideal candidate has 2 years of coaching experience and a Bachelor's degree, plus strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to our core values.

Responsibilities include daily practices 2:15–5:20 PM and weekly games; candidates must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 2 years of coaching experience preferred.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build relationships.
• Successful criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Coaching daily practices in the afternoons for 1 hour between 2:15 PM and 5:20 PM.
• Conduct weekly games in the afternoons and early evenings against other schools.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About UsThe Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-K to Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind.Position SummaryFessenden seeks a 7th - 9th Grade Basketball Coach with a proven record of coaching excellence, particularly with this age group, and the ability to incorporate the school's core values of Honesty, Compassion, and Respect into their coaching philosophy. This is a seasonal position from December 1, 2026 - March 5, 2027.ScheduleSeasonal and part-time, starting on December 1, 2026 through March 5, 2027.ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Coaching daily practices in the afternoons for 1 hour between 2:15 PM and 5:20 PM and weekly games in the afternoons and early evenings against other schools.Qualifications2 years of coaching experience preferred.Bachelor's degree preferred.Strong supervisory and leadership skills.Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships.Successful criminal background check.CompensationThe range for this position is $4,000-$5,000 depending on qualifications and experience.To ApplySubmit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume and cover letter.The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.