FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Unified Basketball Assistant Coach WHS

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Unified Basketball Assistant Coach for Westfield Public Schools, offering a stipend of $773 with no benefits. The role is after school and emphasizes teaching the sport and maintaining student welfare.

Successful candidates will have knowledge of the game, emotional stability, and the ability to work cooperatively with staff and students. All coaches must complete necessary background checks prior to coaching duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach the theory and practice of the sport to students.
• Must supervise teams and maintain fair relationships with athletes.
• Completion of required background checks before working with students.

Responsibilities

• Be present from first tryout to last day of the season.
• Collect uniforms and equipment from athletes at season end.
• Abide by school and sport rules specified in handbooks.

Skills

Emotional stability

Ability to serve as role model

Knowledge of the sport

Team play emphasis

Ability to cooperate with staff

Job description

FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Unified Basketball Assistant Coach WHS

Job Details

Job ID: 5682487

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Unified Basketball Assistant Coach. Stipend commensurate with Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract, Appendix B. No benefits.

This position subject to funding and the following conditions:

• The start and end of the season is determined by MIAA/PVIAC and subject to the City of Westfield Board of Health rules and regulations.
• Coaching position is dependent upon student enrollment.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $773 to $773 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Qualities and characteristics looked for in the above vacancies are as follows:

• Emotional stability
• Ability and willingness to serve as role model for students
• Knowledge of and ability to teach the theory and practice of the sport within the abilities of secondary school‑age students
• Emphasis on team play, obedience to rules, good sportsmanship, and knowledge of the sport
• Consideration for other sports activities in the school
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and with school administrators

All coaches are expected to:

• Abide by the rules of the school as specified in the student handbook, the MIAA, the PVIAC, the MVADA, and the rules of the sport.
• Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season; with team participation (practices or competition) at a minimum of five days a week.
• Supervise your teams at all times.
• Collect all uniforms and equipment from their athletes at the end of each season.
• Maintain a fair, unprejudiced relationship with the athletes and have their physical and mental welfare in consideration at all times.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

All hired coaches are required to complete the following PRIOR TO WORKING WITH ANY STUDENTS:

• CORI background check
• Fingerprint‑based state and national background check (Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013 - An Act Relative to Background Checks)
• Complete the Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
• All coaches shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency or organization approved by the department of public health. This requirement shall not apply to a coach with a physical disability.

Contact Information

• Greg Vouros
• 177 Montgomery Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]