Coach / Boys Basketball / Dodd Middle School

Cheshire Public Schools; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 5,500 - 6,700; Part time

Job summary

Dodd Middle School is seeking a Head Coach for Boys Basketball for the upcoming sports season. The role involves developing players' skills, instilling discipline and sportsmanship, and teaching fundamental basketball methods.

Responsibilities include planning practices, coordinating with the head coach, maintaining records, and ensuring safety during activities. Must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and CT coaching certification or the ability to qualify.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CPR and First Aid certificates required.
• CT coaching certification or ability to qualify required.

Responsibilities

• Coach participants to develop basketball skills and sportsmanship.
• Plan and schedule in-season practices with head coach.
• Coordinate with head coach on interscholastic contests.
• Assist in equipment purchases and uniform management.
• Maintain attendance and insurance records as needed.
• Help ensure safety conditions in the facility during practices.
• Enforce rules per coaches manual and distribute copies to squad members.
• Prepare written season end reports for the head coach.

Skills

Coaching

Planning

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

CT Coaching Certification

Job description

Coach / Boys Basketball / Dodd Middle School JobID: 2891

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Dodd Middle School
• Date Available: Sports Season

HEAD COACH

BOYS BASKETBALL

DODD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• CPR and First Aid Certificates
• Valid5-Year CoachingConnecticut certificationor the ability to qualify

Primary Function:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem, and possess the ability to teach basic skills.

Reports To:

Kelly Grillo

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules with the head coach a regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).
• Works closely with the head coach in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Assist the head coach in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Assist the head coach in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork.
• Assists in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Enforces rules and regulations which have been established by the head coach,and distributes copies of same to all squad members prior to the start of the season.
• Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.
• Will evaluates their program and submit written reports to the head coach at the conclusion of their season.
• Conforms to the rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual and/or teachers manual.
• Performs such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the head coach.

Salary:

In accordance with the Agreement Between the Cheshire Board of Education and the Education Association of Cheshire $6,056 26/27 SY.

NOT BENEFITS ELIGIBLE.

Cheshire Public Schools reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.