Boys Basketball: Assistant Coach - Junior Varsity

Lexington Christian Academy, Inc; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,400; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington, MA, seeks a Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach for the Winter 2026-27 season. The role includes providing basketball instruction, supporting the Head Coach, and facilitating weekday practices from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the school’s Christ-centered mission, demonstrate integrity, enjoy working with young people, and collaborate across faculty, administration, and families to foster character and

Qualifications

• Passion for LCA’s Christ-centered mission.
• High integrity and serves as a positive role model.
• Enjoys working with young people.
• Collaborative team player who works across faculty, administration, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide basketball instruction and guidance to student-athletes.
• Support the Head Coach in all necessary duties.
• Assist in facilitating practices every weekday in-season (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM).
• Assist in developing program strategy and cohesion techniques.
• Assist in the development and implementation of in-game instructions.
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of strength and conditioning.
• Work directly with the Head Coach to align program values and culture.
• Serve as a mentor athletically and spiritually to LCA student-athletes.
• Help facilitate and manage games.
• Adhere to all sports medicine guidelines and EAPs.
• Communicate all safety and security concerns.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Mentoring student-athletes

Team collaboration

Job description

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Boys Basketball: Assistant Coach - Junior Varsity

Seasonal Lexington, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1186

Salary: $2,200.00 Annually

Lexington Christian Academy is accepting applications for the Boys Basketball: Assistant Coach position noted below for the Winter 2026-27 season. LCA seeks enthusiastic, responsible coaches with a desire to teach athletic, leadership, and team skills to students within the context of the LCA mission. In addition to submission of application and resume, a complete application will include a cover letter .

RESPONSIBILITIES

Junior Varsity Assistant Coach

• Provide Basketballspecific instruction and guidance to student-athletes
• Support the Head Coach in all necessary duties
• Assist in facilitation of practices every weekday in-season (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
• Assist in developing program strategy and cohesion techniques
• Assist in the development and implementation of in-game instructions
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of strength and conditioning
• Work directly with the Head Coach to:
• Align program values and culture with that of LCA
• Serve as a mentor athletically and spiritually to LCA student-athletes
• Help facilitate and manage games
• Adhere to all sports medicine guidelines and EAPs
• Communicate all safety and security concerns

Salary: $2200, commensurate with coaching level

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated passion for LCA’s Christ-centered mission
• High integrity and serves as a positive role model
• Enjoys working with young people
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across faculty, administration, and families

SCHEDULE

This is a seasonal position at approximately 10 hours per week.

ENVIRONMENT

LCA is a grade 6-12, independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by developing intellectual ability, nurturing spiritual and moral growth, encouraging creativity, and instilling a desire to serve God and others. Recognizing that LCA is strongly committed to the historic Christian faith, we expect that candidates will subscribe to the Academy’s Statement of Faith and Standards for Christian Living and be active participants in a Christian congregation.