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Mt. Hope High School in Bristol, Rhode Island, is seeking an assistant basketball coach for the Winter 2026-2027 season, including responsibility for the Boys Freshman team. Position contingent on funding and sign-ups.
The ideal candidate will have Rhode Island coaching certification and current CPR/First Aid credentials, with experience at the secondary school level preferred. After-school/evening commitment required, with duties under the Athletic Director.
Bristol Warren Regional School District Mt. Hope High School - Bristol, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps
Job ID: 5931043
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Assistant Coaches - Position available for Winter 2026-2027 season, one of which to coach the Boys Freshman Team. dependent upon funding and sufficient sign-ups.
Coaches of each interscholastic sport at Mt. Hope High School shall be knowledgeable and skilled in the techniques of their sport. The head coach is responsible for promoting, coordinating and continually improving the interscholastic sport he/she is assigned. Every coach is directly responsible to the Athletic Director for the content, conduct and coordination of his/her program. Athletics is an intricate part of the overall education process at Mt. Hope High School and each coach is responsible through enthusiasm, ability and determination to promote and upgrade their interscholastic program taking into account the following areas: administration, budget, rules and regulations, equipment and uniforms, team travel, scheduling, team management, & certification.
At Bristol Warren Regional Athletics, the student-athlete is expected to be a student first and an athlete second. We expect all applicants for our coaching positions to believe in the educational experience athletics provides to students and live within the rules and regulations of the program.
We expect our coaches to demonstrate respect, loyalty, character, sportsmanship, and honor both on and off the court and/or field. We seek to hire coaches who want to develop each athlete as a citizen of the community. We strive to hire coaches who will ensure that each student-athlete’s athletic experience is a positive one, both for her/him and for the High School Community. As a District we value winning, but we also value personal growth, teamwork, and preparation for the world beyond schooling
Experience with secondary school level coaching preferred. Rhode Island Certificate for Athletic Coach (NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and Sudden Cardiac Arrest courses) and current Red Cross certification(s) in CPR and First Aid required, as well as annual recertification for NFHS RI rules test and Concussion course.
Position Type: After school/Evening
Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching
Mt. Hope High School, a regional 9-12 comprehensive high school for Bristol and Warren, is a 2006 Regents Commended School. In addition to completing twenty four (24) credits of coursework, students must also show proficiency in school-wide expectations, as evidenced by artifacts in digital portfolios. Teachers in all content areas are responsible for giving students opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in school-wide expectations.