Athletic Coach: JV Boys Basketball

Pioneer Valley Regional School District; Northfield (MA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Pioneer Valley Regional School District is seeking a JV Boys Basketball Coach for the Winter 2026-27 season. The role involves organizing and leading a comprehensive athletic program for the school, emphasizing academics, ethics, and positive student development.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, ensuring safety, supervising athletes, and coordinating with administration. The position is part-time, with duties requiring attendance at events and adherence to the Coach's Handbook

Qualifications

• Expertise and training in athletics, including knowledge of rules and coaching techniques.
• Thorough working knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to work well with students, officials, and the community.
• Commitment to equal educational opportunity for all students.
• CPR certification required.
• Equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color,Gender identity, origin or disability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and conditioning.
• Ensure supervision and safety of participants and inspect facilities and equipment.
• Supervise locker room use and travel safety for athletes.
• Instruct on safety procedures and injury reporting; maintain first aid kit.
• Submit game reports to Athletic Director within 24 hours.
• Complete required forms: accident reports, disciplinary actions, parent complaints.
• Attend various events and wellness activities; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

MIAA rules

Student engagement

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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Athletic Coach: JV Boys Basketball

Job Details

Job ID: 5961653

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Pioneer Valley Regional School seeks a JV Boys Basketball Coach for the Winter 2026-27 season.

Season duration November 30, 2026 - March 1, 2027 (pending playoffs)

Position overview To organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program in the assigned sport that meets the needs and interests of the school community. Provide effective leadership to ensure a positive learning environment and stress the importance of academic achievement. Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations, and be a positive role model for all students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
  Issue, collect, inventory, and return equipment, uniforms, and other materials (e.g., team roster, first aid kit, coach's handbook) per athletic department guidelines
  
• Ensure adequate supervision of all students involved in the program and ensure the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
  
• Supervise student athletes’ use of the locker room; during travel to and from, and during games/matches.
  
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately; implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit.
  
• Submit coach’s game report to Athletic Director within 24 hours of each game
  
• Complete and submit the following to the Athletic Director and the appropriate principal:
  Accident Reports
  Disciplinary Action
  Parent Complaints
  
• Attend various sporting events and related activities, including Wellness Programs, as assigned.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, including:
  Eligibility list with grades and attendance at the start of each season
  Collection of each form given at the beginning of each season from the players
  Adherence to the policies and procedures of the Coach's Handbook
  Signing and returning the coach's evaluation at the completion of each season
  

Reports to Building Principal, Dean of Students, Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director

Notes All positions are subject to student enrollment, attendance, and funding

The salary range for this position may be found in the Coaches Handbook .

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Required qualifications
  
  • Expertise and training in appropriate areas of athletics (rules of sport, techniques of coaching), organization, and administration
  • Thorough working knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students, officials, and the community
  • Commitment to providing equal opportunity in sports for all students
  • CPR Certification
  • Assurance of equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability
  • Performance of other job-related duties as assigned
  Preferred qualifications
  
  • At least three years of experience in coaching and/or officiating
  • First Aid Certification
  • Flexibility with work hours, duties, and assignments
  • Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Theresa Tsipenyuk , Athletic Director
• 97 F. Sumner Turner Road
• Northfield, Massachusetts 01360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]