Boys Basketball Assistant Coach I (Level 2)

Fitchburg High School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Coach I (Level 2) for Boys Basketball. You will work under the Head Coach to support practices and games, promote safety, sportsmanship, and active community involvement.

You will interact with student-athletes, families, staff, and the community; you must complete background checks and trainings annually, and be present for weekend activities.

Responsibilities

• Coaches for practices and games under the Head Coach.
• Care for the entire program, including safety and equipment inventory.
• Communicate with the Head Coach about incidents involving student-athletes or parents.
• Promote academics and monitor eligibility of student-athletes.
• Maintain sportsmanship and behavior in competition, classroom, and community.
• Assist with team communications, rosters, and season statistics.
• Help plan and direct the overall sports program and tryouts.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices/events.
• Attend coaching meetings and evaluate progress toward athlete development.
• Support fundraising and community engagement.

Job description

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach I (Level 2)

Job Description

Assistant Coach I

(Level 2)

The Assistant Coach I must assume a major role in supporting the vision and direction of the program’s Head Coach in fostering cooperation and positive teamwork, exhibiting outstanding sportsmanship and fan involvement at games and special events, and most importantly, assist the development of our youth as future leaders. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

The Assistant Coach I reports to the program’s Head Coach and then the Director of Athletics. This position requires the coach to complete an employment application, background check, and all district, MIAA, and NFHS required trainings on an annual basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES at the direction of the Head Coach:

• Primary coaching duties are for the program’s practices/games and are consistent with the responsibilities articulated below.
• Care for the entire program, and will support all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Communicate with the Head Coach concerning any incidents which come up in regards to student-athletes or parental concerns.
• Supports the maintaining and upholding of the highest standards of student‑athlete scholarship. Promoting academics before athletics by assisting with monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
• Supports the Head Coach in upholding the highest standards of student‑athlete sportsmanship and behavior in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.
• Supports the Head Coach in generating an active sports You for internal team communication and communication with families.
• Supports the maintaining and updating of records for student‑athlete registration and physicals/medical clearances in conjunction with the Athletic Office and Nurses Office.
• Supports the Head Coach in creating an environment where all student‑athletes are given the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting growth and sportsmanship.
• Assist with building a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
• Assist with the demonstration of all skills, drills, and fundamentals of the sport necessary for individual and team development.
• Assist with the planning, organizing, and directing of the entire sports program as a cohesive unit.
• Assisting with the management of the inventory of all equipment, including the distribution and complete collection of all aspects of team uniforms.
• Be present at all weekend activities.
• Assist with supervising student‑athletes before practices, during/after practices, and during activities/events.
• Attend all coaching meetings both internal, external, and league based as assigned.
• Support the evaluation of the progress of the student‑athletes with an eye toward developing and growing the student‑athlete’s potential.
• Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
• Assist and support the planning, organizing, advertising, and conducting of tryouts for the basketball program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Assist with the maintaining of the integrity of the selection process.
• Support scrimmages and daily practice schedules for the program.
• Support the submission of team numerical rosters to the Athletic Department a minimum of two weeks before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics, and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list including number of awards and the class of the athlete).
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and community.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director

Reports to: Head Coach/Principal/Athletic Director

Evaluated by: Head Coach/Principal/Athletic Director

Athletic coaching positions are a one‑year appointment. All positions will be posted every year.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law. Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [e-mail]

Job Details

Job ID: 5961578
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $4,500 to $4,500 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Todd Robbins , Director of Athletics
• Athletics
• Email: [e-mail]