Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Young World Physical Education; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 25,389 - 30,411; Part time

Job summary

Haverhill Public Schools – Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts seeks a Girls Basketball Assistant Coach for the November 2026–February 2027 season. The role is Afterschool/Evening with a stipend up to $2,500 and requires supervision of players and adherence to MIAA rules.

Responsibilities include promoting core values, preparing training sessions, coordinating with athletic staff, and ensuring safety and proper documentation for athletes.

Qualifications

• Advocate importance of education and school community.
• Previous experience as a basketball player or coach.
• Basketball coaching experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certification required.
• MIAA Coaches Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote loyalty, leadership, dedication, integrity, physical fitness and sportsmanship.
• Build a strong program culture aligned with core values for the Merrimack Valley Conference.
• Implement codes of conduct for coaches, players and parents.
• Travel with student-athletes on the team bus to and from games.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basketball rules and strategies and educate athletes accordingly.
• Develop appropriate training programs and practice sessions.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, and facilities in safe condition.
• Supervise student behavior from arrival to departure and ensure a safe environment.
• Attend annual HHS coaches meetings and review handbooks as required.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Coaching experience

First Aid/CPR

Driver’s license

MIAA coaching cert

Education

Education advocacy

Job description

Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Haverhill Public Schools – Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts

Job Overview

Season starts: November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027

Salary: up to $2,500 stipend.

Position type: Afterschool/Evening.

Statement of Duties

• Promote loyalty, leadership, dedication, integrity, physical fitness, sportsmanship, cooperation, and personal responsibility.
• Build a strong program culture aligned with core values for the Merrimack Valley Conference.
• Implement codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents.
• Arrive before student‑athlete arrival and departure times.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of game rules and educate coaches and student‑athletes, including Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) rules.
• Develop appropriate training programs and practice sessions.
• Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of athletic equipment and uniforms in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Travel with student‑athletes on the team bus to and from games.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basketball strategies and rules.
• Adhere to financial policies for collection, disbursement, and expense handling.
• Work with athletic trainers and complete injury reports within 24 hours.
• Maintain required records and complete team and individual statistics in a timely manner.
• Ensure collection of physical, attendance, parent consent, and medical information before season start.
• Enforce Haverhill School Committee and Student Handbook policies.
• Supervise student behavior from arrival to departure, on field, in locker room, on buses, and at games.
• Maintain a safe environment and facilities for all student athletes.
• Attend annual HHS all‑Coaches meeting.
• Review HHS Coaches Handbook annually.
• Sign Massachusetts Anti‑Hazing Law Form annually.
• Commit to protecting student athletes from inappropriate conduct.
• Enforce all sport‑related rules in all venues.
• Have substantial knowledge of technical aspects and procedures relevant to basketball, including MIAA rules.
• Work professionally and friendly with students, teachers, parents, administrators, boosters, media, officials, and the school community.
• Report disciplinary issues immediately to the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Athletic Director, Principal, or superintendent.

Qualifications

• Advocate importance of education and school community.
• Previous experience as a basketball player or coach.
• Basketball coaching experience (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (required).First Aid/CPR certification (required).
• MIAA Coaches Certification (preferred).

Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer