Girls Basketball Head Coach: Lead Team, Elevate Players

Ponaganset High; Glocester (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Ponaganset High School in Glocester, Rhode Island is seeking a Girls Basketball Head Coach to lead practices, games, and player development after school hours. You will guide student-athletes to improve skills, teamwork, and leadership while upholding high academic standards.

The role reports to the Athletic Director and Principal, and requires ongoing engagement with school officials to ensure safety, discipline, and growth both on and off the court.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching adolescent age students in competitive sports.
• Coaching application required.
• Meets Rhode Island State and Foster-Glocester district requirements, including updated BCI check and NFHS courses.

Responsibilities

• Coaches participants, small groups and teams in basketball skills.
• Supervises team members and games at all times.
• Ensures compliance with RIIL rules and district policies.
• Monitors academic performance and emphasizes academics alongside athletics.
• Acts as a role model and communicates with athletic staff on scheduling and safety.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Student-athlete development

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion in Sports

NFHS Protecting Students From Abuse

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

NFHS Implicit Bias

NFHS Student Mental Health

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Title IX

NFHS Sportsmanship

BCI Check

First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate

Job description

Ponaganset High School in Glocester, Rhode Island is seeking a Girls Basketball Head Coach to lead practices, games, and player development after school hours. You will guide student-athletes to improve skills, teamwork, and leadership while upholding high academic standards.

The role reports to the Athletic Director and Principal, and requires ongoing engagement with school officials to ensure safety, discipline, and growth both on and off the court.