Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

SICS; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield International Charter School is seeking a Freshman Boys Basketball Coach to lead and manage the basketball program. The coach will develop student-athletes by emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, skill development, and academic success, while ensuring compliance with school and league athletic regulations.

The role includes planning practices, coaching during games, and maintaining safety and equipment, with a focus on character development and academic progress.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices that develop individual and team skills.
• Coach and supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team activities.
• Promote good sportsmanship, leadership, and positive character.
• Maintain effective communication with student-athletes, parents, school administration, and the athletic department.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.
• Monitor student-athlete eligibility and academic progress.
• Supervise assistant coaches and team personnel as assigned.
• Maintain and inventory program equipment and uniforms.
• Follow all school, conference, and MIAA rules, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other coaching-related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

2800 stipend

Position Summary

The Freshman Boys Basketball Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the program. The coach will foster student-athlete development by emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, skill development, and academic success while ensuring compliance with school, league, and state athletic regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices that develop individual and team skills.
• Coach and supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team activities.
• Promote good sportsmanship, leadership, and positive character.
• Maintain effective communication with student-athletes, parents, school administration, and the athletic department.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.
• Monitor student-athlete eligibility and academic progress.
• Supervise assistant coaches and team personnel as assigned.
• Maintain and inventory program equipment and uniforms.
• Follow all school, conference, and MIAA rules, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other coaching-related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.