Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Prout School; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 1,800 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

The Prout School in Wakefield, Rhode Island is seeking an Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach to support the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting all aspects of the girls varsity program. This after-school role emphasizes skill development, teamwork, academic balance, and upholding school values through positive leadership and competitive excellence.

Responsibilities include practice planning, game preparation, player development, and safe supervision of student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, organize and instruct practices to develop skills and team concepts.
• Assist with scouting, game planning, player prep and in-game adjustments.
• Provide mentorship to student-athletes to boost performance and confidence.
• Promote accountability, discipline, and sportsmanship in a team environment.
• Maintain safe, supervised practices, games and team activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting practices focused on skills and team concepts.
• Support scouting, game planning and player preparation.
• Provide individualized instruction to help student-athletes improve.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure safety and conduct during practices and events.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Student development

Job description

Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961291

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

The Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach supports the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting all aspects of the girls varsity basketball program. The position focuses on developing student-athletes' basketball skills, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship, fostering academic responsibility, and representing the school's values through positive leadership and competitive excellence.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Welcome to Prout School

Thank you for your interest in The Prout School. In the Catholic tradition, Prout is committed to empowering students to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially in an atmosphere of Christian giving. We offer rigorous college preparatory and honors programs, as well as AP and the advanced International Baccalaureate Program, an intensive two-year program in which students can earn credits at most colleges and universities. This is the only program of its kind in Rhode Island and one of only fourteen in New England.We also offer a competitive athletic program. Many of our teams have made playoffs in recent years and we boast several league, division and state champion teams. Our extracurricular activities go beyond athletics, with clubs such as, Mock Trial, SADD, La Sallian Youth, Yearbook, Jazz Band, French Club and more.Our award winning Visual & Performing Arts program offers opportunities for students to express their more creative side. Our program includes, acting, stage management, pottery, drawing, painting, sculpture, guitar, band, chorus, show chorus, dance and much more. We have two main stage productions, a drama in the fall and a musical in the spring.In addition to our academic and extra-curricular programs, we also place a strong emphasis on service and community. We encourage students to reach out to those in need and to assume responsibility for making their world a better place, entering into a lifelong personal relationship with Jesus as a role model, friend and guide. The end result is well-rounded graduates who are rooted in faith, educated in mind and compassionate in heart.As you review our admissions information, please note important dates and deadlines. We have tried to make the application process easier by making admissions forms and brochures available online. I also invite you to attend one of our Open Houses, schedule a private tour or attend a shadow day with one of our Student Ambassadors. Please contact me for more information. All are great ways to learn what it’s like to be part of the Crusader community!

Job Requirements

• Qualifications
• Practice planning and instruction: Assist in organizing and conducting practices that develop individual skills, team concepts, offensive and defensive systems, conditioning, and basketball fundamentals.
• Game preparation and coaching: Support scouting, game planning, player preparation, in-game adjustments, substitutions, and postgame evaluation in collaboration with the Head Coach.
• Player development: Provide individualized instruction, constructive feedback, and mentorship to help student-athletes improve their performance and confidence.
• Team culture and leadership: Promote accountability, discipline, resilience, teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship while modeling positive behavior.
• Student-athlete supervision: Maintain a safe, supportive environment during practices, games, team meetings, and school-sponsored athletic activities.
• Academic responsibility: Encourage student-athletes to maintain academic standards, meet eligibility requirements, and balance athletic commitments with their educational responsibilities.
• Communication: Maintain professional and respectful communication with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, players, parents or guardians, officials, and other school personnel.
• Program administration: Assist with equipment and uniform management, attendance, practice organization, team records, travel arrangements, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.
• Compliance and safety: Follow school policies, Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) regulations, applicable athletic safety procedures, and concussion and injury protocols.
• School representation: Support the mission and values of The Prout School by demonstrating integrity, sportsmanship, and a commitment to the development of the whole student.
• Previous basketball playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, practice planning, and player development.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach and athletic department.
• Commitment to the academic, athletic, social, and personal growth of high school student-athletes.
• Ability to meet school-required background screening, training, and safety certification requirements.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelly Moniz , Athletic Director
• 4640 Tower Hill Rd
• Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]