Elementary and Middle School Program Director

New England Elite Basketball; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for additional income through camps

Camp income opportunities

Job summary

A youth basketball organization is seeking an experienced Elementary & Middle School Boys Director to lead and develop basketball programs for grades 3-8. This part-time role involves overseeing team operations, developing training curriculums, and coaching. Candidates should have prior coaching experience and a strong understanding of player development. The position offers a seasonal stipend with performance-based bonuses based on program growth.

Qualifications

• Prior basketball coaching experience at the youth, middle school, or high school level.
• Strong understanding of player development and skill progression.
• Experience with AAU coaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all elementary and middle school boys teams (Grades 3–8).
• Develop a clear developmental curriculum aligned with the New England Elite philosophy.
• Coordinate summer leagues and camps, ensuring skill development.
• Coordinate summer development opportunities and feeder system to HGAL high school teams.

Skills

Basketball coaching experience

Player development understanding

Organizational skills

Program leadership

Communication

Job description

New England Elite Basketball is seeking a passionate, organized, and experienced basketball leader to serve as the Elementary & Middle School Boys Director beginning in June 2026.

This role is responsible for leading and developing the elementary and middle school boys basketball divisions within the New England Elite program, while helping build a strong long-term pipeline of players prepared for high school and beyond. The Director will oversee coaching, player development, program structure, and seasonal programming for grades 3–8, while also working closely with leadership to expand participation and strengthen the program’s foundation. This is a part-time stipend position with performance-based bonuses tied to program growth and development.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all elementary and middle school boys teams (Grades 3–8)
• Developing a clear developmental curriculum aligned with the New England Elite philosophy
• Ensuring consistent teaching of fundamentals, basketball IQ, and team concepts
• Supporting and mentoring coaches working within the elementary and middle school program
• Maintaining high standards for professionalism, communication, and player development

Coaching Responsibilities

The Director will also serve as a head coach within the program. Coaching at least one team within the elementary or middle school divisions.

The Director will help manage the program’s summer development opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating New England Elite Summer Leagues
• Assisting with planning and running summer camps and development clinics
• Helping recruit players to participate in leagues and camps
• Ensuring camps emphasize skill development, competition, and fun

A major component of this role is helping build a middle school pipeline that feeds into the program’s HGAL high school teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with HGAL program directors to establish a structured feeder system
• Developing competitive 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams
• Preparing players for future participation in the HGAL circuit
• Identifying players with long-term potential

The Director will play an active role in expanding the New England Elite youth program.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting tryouts and player evaluations
• Helping recruit new players and families

Assisting with youth development initiatives.

Preferred candidates should have:

Prior basketball coaching experience at the youth, middle school, or high school level and a strong understanding of player development and skill progression. Former college players, current high school coaches, and experienced AAU coaches are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

This position includes a seasonal stipend, in addition to performance bonuses based on program growth. Opportunities for additional income through camps, leagues, and clinics.

References

Applications can be sent to program leadership for review. We will be selecting candidates to come in for interviews beginning in Early May. Please contact Eric Polli directly, as he will be leading the search process.