Girls Basketball Assistant Coach I — Develop Leaders

Fitchburg High School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 4,100 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg Public Schools seeks an Assistant Coach I (Level 2) for the Girls Basketball program. The role supports the Head Coach and Athletics Director, assisting with practices, games, and day-to-day program management while maintaining safety, integrity, and student-athlete development.

The position emphasizes academics before athletics, effective communication, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the community. A one-year appointment with opportunities for renewal is expected.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills for thoughtful interaction with students, staff, and families.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and safety awareness.
• Ability to support academics and eligibility alongside athletics.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach with practices and games and support all program operations.
• Care for equipment inventory and safety, and communicate incidents to Head Coach.
• Support academic monitoring and athletic eligibility for student-athletes.
• Promote sportsmanship and positive behavior in competition and in the community.
• Maintain registration and physical records with Athletic Office and Nurses Office.
• Contribute to community relations and promote the sport at events.
• Assist with tryouts, rosters, scheduling, and season statistics submission.

Job description

Fitchburg Public Schools seeks an Assistant Coach I (Level 2) for the Girls Basketball program. The role supports the Head Coach and Athletics Director, assisting with practices, games, and day-to-day program management while maintaining safety, integrity, and student-athlete development.

The position emphasizes academics before athletics, effective communication, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the community. A one-year appointment with opportunities for renewal is expected.