Boys' Basketball JV/Assistant Coach-(SY26-27)

Scituate High School; Scituate (MA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Scituate High School in Scituate, MA seeks a Boys' Basketball JV/Assistant Coach to support program development and game preparation.

The role requires CPR certification and prior coaching experience, with a focus on teaching fundamentals, leading practices, directing conditioning, and assisting with game strategy and player development throughout the season. You will coordinate with staff, attend practices and games, and ensure safe, positive athletics experiences for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required or willingness to obtain prior to starting
• Previous coaching experience and participation in a college or high school sports program

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule practices and games
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques for individual and team achievement
• Teach fundamentals and principles of basketball
• Develop training programs and practice schedules
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and uniforms
• Analyze strengths and weaknesses of athletes and opponents
• Plan strategies and game plans for each game
• Provide direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games
• Call plays and make decisions about strategy and substitutions during games
• Coordinate conditioning programs for maximum performance
• Instruct athletes on techniques, strategies, sportsmanship, and rules of basketball
• Keep records of athletes’ performance
• Act as liaison to athletics staff, parents and students
• Ensure medical and safety requirements are adhered to
• Assign duties to assistant coaches; include pre-season and practice sessions
• Attend practices, games, and staff meetings as needed

Skills

CPR certified

Coaching experience

Job description

Boys' Basketball JV/Assistant Coach-(SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944346

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Scituate Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Boys'Basketball JV/Assistant Coach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Plan and schedule practices and games
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement
• Teach and improve student athletes the fundamentals and principles ofBasketball
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all Basketball/athletic equipment and uniforms
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams
• Plan strategies/game plans for each game
• Provides direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games
• Call plays and make decisions about strategy and player substitutions during games
• Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that enable athletes to achieve maximum performance
• Instruct athletes on proper techniques, game strategies, sportsmanship, and the rules of Basketball
• Keep records of athletes’ and opponents’ performance
• Acts as a liaison in relating the Basketball program information to the athletics staff, parents and students
• Ensure that medical and safety requirements are adhered to
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches under his/her supervision; including pre-season and practice sessions
• Attends all practices and games and is punctual
• Attends all training and staff meetings, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR certified or willingness to obtain certification prior to starting position
• Previous coaching experience and participation in a college or high school sports program

TERMS: Stipend position

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Scott Paine , Athletic Director
• Scituate High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]