Head Boys' Junior Varsity Basketball Coach

Williston; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, Massachusetts is seeking a dynamic Head Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and direction to student-athletes, fostering excellence and positive relationships with players and families.

This role also emphasizes mentorship of assistant coaches and essential program administration. The season runs from mid-November through early March with daily practices and a 20-game schedule, including a structured

Qualifications

• Experience playing and/or coaching at the secondary or college level.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to student-athletes.
• Proven record of establishing positive relationships with student-athletes and parents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the basketball program for the Head Boys’ Junior Varsity team.
• Serve as a role model for the boys on the team and support the school mission.
• Mentor assistant coaches and manage administrative duties of the head coach.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentorship

Job description

The Williston Northampton School, a co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton, is seeking a dynamic Head Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. The ideal candidate will have experience playing and/or coaching at the secondary or college level, with an ability to provide leadership and direction to student-athletes, motivating them to achieve excellence. Additionally, this individual will possess a proven record of establishing positive healthy relationships with both student-athletes and parents, and enthusiasm for cultivating life skills through athletics.

This position is responsible for program oversight, acting as a role model for the boys on the team, supporting the mission of the school, mentorship of assistant coaches, and administrative duties of a head coach.

The season runs from mid-November through early March with daily practices and a 20-game schedule. The program does not meet during the holiday season from mid-December through January 4th. An internal coaching colleague will assist this position.

The qualified individual must successfully complete the CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), the SORI (Sex Offender Record Information), a general background check and a fingerprint-based background check. Non-smoking campus. EOE.