Boys Basketball: Lafayette School Coach

Young World Physical Education; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Everett Public Schools seeks a Boys Basketball coach for Lafayette School in Everett, MA. This stipend position involves leading middle school players, overseeing practices and contests, and ensuring safety and sportsmanship across all activities.

The coach reports to the Principal and Director of Athletics, coordinating with parents and staff, and helping students meet eligibility requirements while upholding district standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching basketball at a school or youth level.
• Ability to teach fundamentals and game rules to middle school athletes.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coach middle school basketball, meeting duties set by the Principal and Athletic Director.
• Communicate with principal, athletic director and parents about progress and needs.
• Determine athlete academic eligibility and safety conditions of facilities.
• supervise practices and contests, ensuring discipline and sportsmanship.
• Perform other duties as required by administration.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Instruct players

Communication

CPR Certification

Job description

Boys Basketball: Lafayette School Coach

Everett Public Schools Lafayette School - Everett, Massachusetts

Stipend Position

Salary based on contract (FY27)

Job Description

Mission Statement

Everett Athletics strives to educate and inspire student athletes to be the best version of themselves!

Responsibilities

As a middle school coach you are directly responsible to the Principal and the Director of Athletics. The coach of an individual sport must realize that any activity sponsored by EPS Athletics is part of the total program offered by EPS. Individuals in charge of such activities must utilize sound educational principles and goals if athletics are to be a worthwhile part of the overall school program. Some of the duties of the coach shall include:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Proper communication with principal, athletic director, and parents.
• Responsible for determining the athlete’s academic eligibility.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility of area in which the assigned sport is always played when students are present.
• Be present at each practice session and at all contests of the sport coached. This includes supervision, always, of the gym and locker room areas until the area is secured before and after practices and contests and bus trips.
• Enforce discipline and always encourage sportsmanship like behavior. These standards are those set down by the Principal and Athletic Department by EPS.
• Performs all other duties as the principal and or athletic director may deem to be in the best interest of the sport, pupil, and school.

Qualifications

• Previous basketball coaching experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of basketball and its rules, and ability to instruct players in all facets of the sport.
• Evidence of ability to get along with pupils, parents, colleagues, and other citizens.
• CPR Certification.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elaine Monge , Director of Human Resources
• 121 Vine Street
• Everett, Massachusetts 02149
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.