JV Boys Basketball Assistant Coach - Develop Young Athletes

Norwalk Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team at Norwalk High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports coaching, game strategy, and athlete development under the supervision of the head coach and athletic director.

The position requires experience with teen athletes, coaching knowledge, and strong communication. Responsibilities include scheduling practices, coordinating with facilities, supervising athletes, and promoting the

Qualifications

• Experience working with teenaged athletes.
• Knowledge and previous experience coaching.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of all other subject matter.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Assists with developing a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the head coach and/or athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assists coaching and instructing players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their children.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, & requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the head coach and/or athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parents' night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Work with teens

Game strategy knowledge

Education

High school diploma

CT SDE coaching certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

Three years high school coaching experience

Job description

Norwalk Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team at Norwalk High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports coaching, game strategy, and athlete development under the supervision of the head coach and athletic director.

The position requires experience with teen athletes, coaching knowledge, and strong communication. Responsibilities include scheduling practices, coordinating with facilities, supervising athletes, and promoting the