Athletic Coach - Boys Basketball - Freshman (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Athletic Coach for Boys Basketball - Freshman at Norwalk High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The coach will develop players, plan practices, and teach game strategies to prepare student athletes for competition.

Responsibilities include organizing team meetings, scheduling practices with the athletic director, supervising assistants, communicating with parents, monitoring academic eligibility, and modeling sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• High school coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of sport rules and safety practices.
• Ability to work with students, staff, and parents.
• Basic computer skills.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Holds meetings for prospects and encourages participation.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns positions.
• Develops practice schedules for individual and team development.
• Schedules facilities with the athletic director.
• Supervises assistants and communicates with players and parents.
• Coaches players on rules, equipment, and techniques.
• Monitors academic eligibility and conducts safety protocols.
• Promotes sportsmanship and community relations.

Skills

High school coaching

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Knowledge of sport rules

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Connecticut coaching certificate

First Aid/CPR/AED Training (CT Coaching Module #15)

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Norwalk Public Schools

Athletic Coach - Boys Basketball - Freshman (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10618

• Position Type: Athletics/ Basketball Freshman (boys)
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Norwalk High School

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR ATHLETIC COACH - BOYS BASKETBALL - FRESHMAN NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Supervises and assigns duties to assistant coaches, as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their children.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletics program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, & requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, awards nights, and pep assemblies.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with high school students
• Knowledge of academic area
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Basic computer skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum High School Diploma Required
• Connecticut coaching certificate
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Training; Connecticut Coaching Module #15 certificate
• Experience as a coach at high school or college level preferred; combination of head coach, assistant coach, player and/or education may be substituted
• Three years' high school coaching experience
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.