Boys Varsity Basketball Coach (SY 2026-2027)

Athletic Department; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 5,400 - 5,900; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools Athletic Department in Southbridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a Boys Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 SY. The position is a part-time stipend role reporting to the Athletic Director, with responsibilities spanning program oversight, safety and equipment management.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have prior coaching experience at college, high school, or in a recognized program, and will promote academics, coordinate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the entire program, including safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director regarding incidents involving student-athletes or parental concerns.
• Prior coaching experience in college, high school, or a recognized successful program.
• Promote academics by monitoring grades and enforcing eligibility.
• Allow all student-athletes to compete while promoting sportsmanship.
• Build positive community relationships to promote the sport.
• Demonstrate skills, drills and fundamentals of basketball.
• Manage and inventory all equipment.
• Be present at weekend activities.
• Supervise athletes before, during and after practices and activities.
• Attend coaching meetings as assigned.
• Evaluate the progress of student athletes.
• Assist with fundraising and promoting community support.
• Set scrimmages, game schedules and practice schedules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boys Varsity Basketball Coach (SY 2026-2027)

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5969824
• Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Background on Southbridge Public Schools: Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies . Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you. More information about the district’s turnaround efforts can be found here .

This success is no accident—it’s the result of passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served. We are a district with many high-needs students, but they proveto us on a daily basis that when we provide them with high expectations and consistent support, they can excel.Most of all, our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate, when we uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics, and when we show our kids that we believe in them, we care about them, and we will never give up on them.

If you’re an educator who wants your work to matter—who wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes—Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.

Reports to: Athletic Director

Responsibilites:

• Accountable for the entire program, and will oversee all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Commnicate with the Athletic Director concerning any incidents which come up in regards to student athletes or parental concerns.
• Has had prior coaching experience in a college, high school, or in a recognized and successful program.
• Promote academics before athletics by monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
• Allow all student athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting sportsmanship.
• Build a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
• Demonstrate all skills, drills and fundamentals of the sport.
• Manage and take inventory of all equipment.
• Be present at all weekend activities.
• Supervise athletes before practices, during/after practices and during activities/events.
• Attend coaching meetings as assigned.
• Evaluate the progress of the student athletes.
• Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
• Set scrimmages, game schedules, and practice schedules for the program.
• Perform all other duties that are assigned by the Athletic Director.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $5,400 to $5,900 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]