JV Girls Basketball Assistant Coach - Youth Development

Veritasprepma; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 1,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Veritas Prep in Springfield, MA seeks a Junior Varsity Girls' Basketball Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 school year to help develop student‑athletes and promote teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

You will work with the Head Coach on training and game strategy, provide individualized coaching, monitor academics, organize practices and travel, and engage with families to build a supportive basketball program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in basketball, either as a player or coach, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, techniques, and rules.
• A passion for youth development and a commitment to player safety and well‑being.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire and motivate young athletes to achieve their best.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States prior to beginning the position.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Coach to design and implement effective training sessions and game strategies.
• Provide individualized coaching to players, focusing on skill development and game intelligence.
• Encourage a positive atmosphere that fosters teamwork and mutual respect among athletes.
• Help monitor student‑athletes’ academic progress and maintain eligibility for participation.
• Assist in organizing logistics for practices, games, and tournaments.
• Support the Head Coach during games, including strategy execution and player management.
• Engage with parents and guardians to foster a supportive community around our basketball program.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance coaching skills and tactics.
• Model and reinforce standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Youth development

Motivation

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Junior Varsity Girl's Basketball Assistant Coach at Veritas Prep for the 2025-2026 school year, you will play a pivotal role in the development and success of our athletic program. Your contributions will focus on enhancing the skills of student-athletes while promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

You’ll also:

• Work closely with the Head Coach to design and implement effective training sessions and game strategies.
• Provide individualized coaching to players, focusing on skill development and game intelligence.
• Encourage a positive atmosphere that fosters teamwork and mutual respect among athletes.
• Help monitor student-athletes’ academic progress and maintain eligibility for participation.
• Assist in organizing logistics for practices, games, and tournaments.
• Support the Head Coach during games, including strategy execution and player management.
• Engage with parents and guardians to foster a supportive community around our basketball program.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance coaching skills and tactics.
• Model and reinforce standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in basketball, either as a player or coach, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals, techniques, and rules.
• A passion for youth development and a commitment to player safety and well-being.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire and motivate young athletes to achieve their best.
• A dedication to promoting equity and inclusion within the sports program.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States prior to beginning the position.

COMPENSATION: Intramural athletic coaching stipends are dependent on length of season, practice schedule, etc.

About Veritas Prep

Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5 through 12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond. Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping them set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall early-college high school.

At Veritas Prep, we are not only breaking down barriers to college access but also providing the tools students need to persist through college and prepare for a successful career. Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and is one of the top middle schools in Springfield. Our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our early-college high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years’ time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the general studies associate degree from STCC means students enter as JUNIORS at any Massachusetts public college or university after high school graduation.

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.