Head High School Boys Basketball Coach

ServingSchools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterville Public Schools in Maine is seeking a First Team Boys Basketball Coach to lead a competitive, student-centered program at Waterville Senior High School. This role emphasizes developing players, fostering teamwork, and promoting core values on and off the court.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, crafting game strategies, mentoring student-athletes, supervising staff while upholding sportsmanship and academic eligibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental basketball skills and strategy.
• Promote professional growth of staff through meetings and clinics.
• Maintain season equipment and uniform inventories.
• Assist Athletic Director with scheduling scrimmages and events.
• Report end-of-season statistics to the Athletic Director.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each use.
• Review athletic handbooks focusing on eligibility and policies.
• Supervise coaches, student assistants, and athletes at all times.
• Recruit and direct student and adult managers and statisticians.
• Maintain good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, and fans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Job description

First Team Boys Basketball Coach – Waterville Senior High School

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

The Waterville Public School System serves over 2,000 students of all ages in and near Waterville, Maine. Recognized as one of the city’s greatest assets, our schools engage every child in challenging, student-centered learning while providing a safe, welcoming environment for them to learn and grow.

Join our team as a First Team Boys Basketball Coach and lead a competitive, student-centered program. Responsibilities include organizing practices, developing game strategies, and mentoring student-athletes on and off the court. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to sportsmanship.

The city of Waterville is located on the banks of the Kennebec River and is easily accessible from two exits off I-95 as well as Route 201. Waterville offers access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, medical facilities, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts, entertainment, and culinary scene. http://www.waterville-me.gov/about/

First Team Boys Basketball Coach

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
• Full job description available online at: https://wtvl.aos92.org/careers/open-positions
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote professional growth of the staff through coach meetings and clinic attendance;
• Maintain an accurate end of season inventory of all equipment and uniforms for the high school program;
• Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling scrimmages and other special sport events;
• Report to the Athletic Director end of the season statistical information;
• Secure equipment and school facilities after each use;
• Review periodically, the student athletic handbook with team members, with special attention being given to the academic eligibility and substance abuse policies;
• Supervise assistant coached, student coaches, and athletes at all times, including games (home and away), practices, and other team functions;
• Recruit and give direction to student and adult managers and statisticians;
• Promote the proper care of equipment, uniforms, and facilities at all times;
• Maintain good public relations with news media, boosters, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans;
  
  

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Previous coaching experience preferred
  
  

Application materials may be obtained on the WPS website, https://wtvl.aos92.org/careers/open-positions or by calling [phone]. Application packets should include: completed application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference. Applications should be sent electronically to [e-mail] or mailed to:

Waterville Public Schools

c/o First Team Boys Basketball Coach Search Committee

25 Messalonskee Avenue

Waterville, Maine 04901

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Waterville Public Schools does not discriminate in the operation of our educational and employment policies and will honor all appropriate laws relative to discrimination.