Basketball, Girls Middle School Assistant Coach

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Middle School Girls Basketball team for the winter season. The role requires organizing, training, and coaching the designated team at Cyrus Peirce Middle School, aligning with the district’s athletic goals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, concussion course completion, and required background checks. Nights and some weekends are expected, with trainings provided by the district.

Qualifications

• CPR/First aid certification required
• Online concussion course completion required
• CORI/SORI checks and fingerprinting required
• Town hire paperwork for paid employees

Responsibilities

• Organize, train, and coach the designated middle school girls basketball team
• Fulfilling duties as assigned by Director of Athletics and Varsity Head Coach
• Attend practices and games, including nights and some weekends
• Identify and address bias to promote rigor and opportunity for students

Skills

Coaching

Student development

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Team leadership

Multitasking

Collaboration

Bilingual ability

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

PowerSchool

Job description

Basketball, Girls Middle School Assistant Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952576

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Title of Position: Assistant Coach/Middle School Girls Basketball

Season: Winter

Date Range: December 2025 - March 2025

Location: Cyrus Peirce Middle School

Job Goal: To organize, train, and coach the designated team connected to this application

Education: High School graduate or GED

Specific requirements: CPR/First aid certification, online concussion course completion, CORI/SORI checks and fingerprinting. Paid employees must complete town hire paperwork.

Professional Certification: Candidates must complete certifications as required by MIAA and NPS Athletic Department

Specialized Knowledge: Solid foundation in student-centered coaching

Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents

Understanding of theories and methodologies for coaching adolescents

Understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of adolescents

Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

Preferred Experience: Experience coaching in a diverse public school preferred but not required

Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred

Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred

Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate

Skills: Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed

Ability to create a welcoming team environment for student athletes

Ability to coach and support students in improving their individual and team skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Bilingual skills are highly desirable

Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues

Candidates must be flexible and collaborative

Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Athletics, Building Principal and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Essential Functions

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

To fulfill the duties assigned by the Director of Athletics and Varsity Head Coach (if applicable).

Nights and some weekends are expected.

Successful candidate will have to complete all of the necessary trainings as assigned by Nantucket Public Schools.

Coach will identify and address bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students

Any other relative duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.).
• Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids.
• Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials.
• Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing.
• Observe details at close range.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people.
• Lifting up to and including 25 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Salary

Stipend position within Nantucket Public Schools’ Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact Information

Travis Lombardi, Director of Athletics
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
W: 508-228-7280
Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Welcome to Nantucket Public Schools, Athletics

An island of pristine beauty 14 miles long and 3.5 miles wide, Nantucket is a haven 27 miles out to sea with something to offer everyone. Once a thriving whaling industry, that decline led to tourism. Now, although a tourist destination, the population hovers from around 15,000 year-round residents to almost 50,000 people in the summer.The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the “finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th & early 19th century New England seaport town”. National Geographic says Nantucket is the Number One Island of the 10 Best Islands in the World. Made up of towns’ Nantucket & Siasconset, it’s the perfect place to set sail towards and begin your new adventure.The Nantucket Public School is proud to educate 1,700 students in our diverse district with multiple languages spoken. We offer some of the most competitive salaries and excellent benefits within the Commonwealth., An island of pristine beauty 14 miles long and 3.5 miles wide, Nantucket is a haven 27 miles out to sea with something to offer everyone. Once a thriving whaling industry, that decline led to tourism. Now, although a tourist destination, the population hovers from around 15,000 year-round residents to almost 50,000 people in the summer.The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the “finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th & early 19th century New England seaport town”. National Geographic says Nantucket is the Number One Island of the 10 Best Islands in the World. Made up of towns’ Nantucket & Siasconset, it’s the perfect place to set sail towards and begin your new adventure.The Nantucket Public School is proud to educate 1,700 students in our diverse district with multiple languages spoken. We offer some of the most competitive salaries and excellent benefits within the Commonwealth.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matthew Hunt , Assistant Athletic Director
• 10 Surfside Road
• Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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