Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Stonington School District; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,900; Part time

Job summary

Stonington High School in Stonington, CT is seeking an Assistant Basketball Coach (Boys') to begin December 1, 2026. The role carries a stipend of $4,256 and requires a Temporary/Five-Year Renewable Coaching Permit, CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Previous coaching experience is preferred to help develop players and support the program. Under the head coach, you will assist with practice plans, supervise student-athletes, and help implement school athletic policies while promoting

Qualifications

• Temporary/Five-Year Renewable Coaching Permit required.
• Valid CPR/AED and Standard First Aid Certificates.
• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in conducting the athletic program and school sports.
• Coach individual participants in skills for excellence in the sport.
• Assist the head coach with pre-season, in-season, and postseason duties.
• Provide leadership and motivation to promote positive efforts by participants.
• Plan and schedule regular practice programs with the head coach.
• Develop athletes for progression to varsity level and supervise student-athletes.

Skills

Temporary/Five-Year Renewable Coaching

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Coaching experience

Knowledge of the sport

Job description

POSITION: Assistant Basketball Coach (Boys')

SCHOOL: Stonington High School

START DATE: December 1, 2026 (estimated)

REMUNERATION: Stipend of $4,256.00

Qualifications

• Temporary/Five-Year Renewable Coaching Permit.
• Valid CPR/AED and Standard First Aid Certificates.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport (preferred).
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

Job Goal

The goal is to carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and school administration. Also, to instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in conducting the athletic program of the particular sport and the total athletic program of Stonington Public Schools.
• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities. (Pre-season, in-season, and postseason).
• Provide by example: leadership, motivational techniques, and attitudes that help to produce positive efforts by participants.
• Plan and schedule with the head coach a regular program of practice (including holiday or vacation periods).
• Be responsible for the junior varsity and/or freshman programs, where deemed possible.
• Develop athletes to progress as contributors to the Varsity Program.
• Properly supervise student-athletes at practice, in transit, and at games.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies and be responsible for their implementation.
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
• Promote respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language, and conduct.
• Perform other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position, and that may be required by the head coach.
• In the case of emergency or authorized absence of the head coach, assume all responsibilities herein designated as those of the head coach.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually by the varsity or supervising coach and reviewed by the Athletic Director or Asst. Athletic Director.