Head Coach, JV Girls Basketball — Lead & Elevate Talent

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 7,600 - 9,800; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is hiring a Head Coach for JV Girls Basketball at Newton South High School in Newton, MA. The role focuses on teaching skills, strategy, and conditioning to foster individual and team success while promoting values like discipline and sportsmanship.

The coach will lead a program that integrates academics, athletics, and community engagement, supervise staff, and ensure safe practices. CPR certification and prior coaching success are required.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Previous successful coaching experience.
• Ability to organize and supervise all levels of a sport program.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Ability to accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with school and MIAA policies and regulations.
• Complies with school and Conference/League policies and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with the school staff.
• Relates positively to parents and other community representatives.
• Completes required records and reports with promptness and accuracy.
• Assumes responsibility for care of equipment and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a safe environment for student athletes.
• Models positive behaviors, especially with regard to sportsmanship and the alcohol, tobacco and drug rules.
• Delegates staff assignments to assistant coaches.
• Develops and organizes practice program.
• Evaluates assistant coaches and playing personnel.
• Plans and develops game responsibilities.
• Conducts and analyzes scouting reports.
• Assists student athletes in college advancement.
• Maintains and inventories all equipment and supplies.
• Acts as liaison person in relating the athletic program to the staff, administration, general public, and local news media.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Newton Public Schools is hiring a Head Coach for JV Girls Basketball at Newton South High School in Newton, MA. The role focuses on teaching skills, strategy, and conditioning to foster individual and team success while promoting values like discipline and sportsmanship.

The coach will lead a program that integrates academics, athletics, and community engagement, supervise staff, and ensure safe practices. CPR certification and prior coaching success are required.