Basketball (Unified) Coach - Winter / Spring 2026-27

Mt. Hope High School; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Hope High School in Bristol, RI seeks a Unified Basketball Coach for Winter/Spring 2026-27. The coach will lead program operations, develop players, and coordinate with the Athletic Director to ensure safety and compliance.

Applicants should have high school coaching experience, RI athletic coach certification, CPR/First Aid, and a commitment to student-athlete development and sportsmanship. Position is after school/evening; stipend-based; resume and certifications required.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Certificate for Athletic Coach and NFHS/Sudden Cardiac Arrest courses required.
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid certifications required and annually recertified.
• Experience coaching at the secondary school level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote, coordinate and continually improve the interscholastic basketball program.
• Oversee administration, equipment, travel, scheduling and team management.
• Ensure rules compliance and promote sportsmanship and character.

Skills

Coaching

NFHS RI Rules

CPR/First Aid

Red Cross CPR/First Aid

Education

Rhode Island Certificate for Athletic Coach

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Basketball (Unified) Coach - Winter / Spring 2026-27

Bristol Warren Regional School District Mt. Hope High School - Bristol, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5985939

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Unified Basketball Coach- Position available for Winter / Spring 2026-27 season, 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

Welcome to Mt. Hope High School

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.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christina Houghton Belisle , Athletic Director
• 151 State Street
• Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]