Basketball (B) Freshman Coach

Haverhill High School; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Haverhill High School is seeking a Basketball (B) Freshman Coach for the 2026-27 season. The successful candidate will lead practices, implement coaching standards, and ensure safety and compliance according to MIAA rules.

The position requires prior basketball experience, a valid driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR certification. Responsibilities include travel with the team, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with the Athletic Director and head coach.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to advocate the importance of education and school community.
• Successful previous experience as a basketball player or coach
• Basketball coaching experience - preferred
• Valid Driver’s License - required
• First Aid/CPR - required
• MIAA Coaches Certification - preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote loyalty, leadership, dedication, integrity, physical fitness, sportsmanship, cooperation and personal responsibility.
• Build a strong culture aligned with core values for the basketball program.
• Implements codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents of the HHS basketball team.
• Work hours include arriving prior to student athlete arrival and departure times.
• Maintain knowledge of game rules and educate students and coaches about MIAA rules.
• Develop training programs and practice sessions.
• Ensure proper cleaning, storage and maintenance of equipment with the Athletic Director.
• Travel with student-athletes on the team bus to games.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basketball strategies and rules.
• Adhere to district financial policies for money, expenses and receipts.
• Complete injury reports within 24 hours with trainer support.
• Maintain records and required paperwork and statistics.
• Collect required forms before season start with Athletic Department staff.
• Enforce policies of the School Committee and Student Handbook.
• Supervise students from arrival to departure, on and off field and in other settings.
• Maintain a safe environment for student athletes.
• Attend annual HHS Head Coach and Coaches meetings and review the Coaches Handbook.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Team leadership

Tools

MIAA Coaches Certification

Driver’s License

Job description

Basketball (B) Freshman Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942134

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

ANTICIPATED OPENING

SCHOOL SPRING POSTING #5942134

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.

Work Year: Season Starts: November 30, 2026

Season Ends: February 19, 2027

Salary: $3,500.00

Statement of Duties:

• Promote by example loyalty, leadership, dedication, integrity, physical fitness, sportsmanship, cooperation and personal responsibility.
• Focus on building a strong culture aligned with core values for the basketball program in the highly competitive Merrimack Valley Conference.
• Implements codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents of the HHS basketball team.
• Ability to work the expected hours to include arriving prior to the student athlete arrival and departure times.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of game and competition rules and has the ability to educate all coaches and student-athletes to share in that understanding, including the rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice sessions.
• Ensure the proper cleaning, storage and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms are adhered to in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Travels with student-athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and rules of basketball.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the district in the regards to the collection, disbursement of money, expenses and receipts.
• Works with the athletic trainer(s) and completes injury reports for any student injured within 24 hours even if the athlete does not see a physician.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork and required team and individual statistics in a specified time and manner.
• Works with the Athletic Department staff to ensure the proper forms including physical, attendance, parent consent and medical information is collected prior to the start of the season.
• Enforces the policies and procedures of the Haverhill School Committee and the Haverhill High School Student Handbook.
• Supervises appropriate behavior of students from arrival to departure, both on and off the field, including the locker room, buses, practices, and at home and away games.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for all student athletes at all times.
• Attends the annual HHS Head Coach meeting.
• Attends the annual HHS all Coaches meeting.
• Reviews the HHS Coaches Handbook annually.
• Reviews and signs the Massachusetts Anti-Hazing Law Form annually.
• Demonstrated commitment to protect student athletes from inappropriate conduct.
• Proven ability to enforce all rules in all sport-related activities and venues.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects and procedures pertinent to basketball including rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
• Proven ability to work in a professional and friendly manner with various contingencies; i.e. students, teachers, parents, administrators, boosters, media, officials and the school community and public.
• Reports to the Head Coach, Athletic Director and Haverhill High School Principal any disciplinary issues immediately.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Athletic Director, Principal and the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to advocate the importance of education and school community.
• Successful previous experience as a basketball player or coach
• Basketball coaching experience - preferred
• Valid Driver’s License - required
• First Aid/CPR - required
• MIAA Coaches Certification - preferred

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Position Type: Afterschool/Evening

Salary: upto $3,500 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tom O'Brien
• Email: [e-mail]