Middle School Basketball Head Coach — Inspire Leaders

Athletics; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Boys Middle School is seeking a dedicated Middle School Head Coach to lead the basketball program, foster teamwork, and promote strong academics and sportsmanship. The role requires interaction with students, staff, parents, and the community, and entails duties from program management to compliance with district and league requirements.

Reporting to the Principal/Athletic Director, the coach will handle scheduling, fundraising, tryouts, and communications, with employment contingent on

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the entire program, overseeing safety and inventory of equipment.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director regarding incidents involving student-athletes or parents.
• Uphold high standards of student-athlete scholarship by monitoring academics and enforcing eligibility.
• Uphold high standards of sportsmanship and behavior in competition, classroom, and community.
• Set up and maintain an active sportsYou for internal team communication and family updates.
• Maintain records for student-athlete registration and medical clearances with Athletic Office and Nurses Office.
• Provide opportunities for all student-athletes to compete while promoting growth and sportsmanship.
• Build positive community relationships to promote the sport.
• Demonstrate skills, drills, and fundamentals for individual and team development.
• Plan, organize, and direct the entire sports program as a cohesive unit.
• Manage equipment inventory and distribution, including uniforms.
• Be present at all weekend activities.
• Supervise athletes before, during, and after practices and events.
• Attend coaching meetings internal, external, and league-based as assigned.
• Evaluate progress of student-athletes to develop their potential.
• Assist with fundraising and promoting community support and awareness.
• Plan, advertise, and conduct tryouts; inform Athletic Department of final selections and maintain integrity of the process.
• Set scrimmages and daily practice schedules for the program.
• Submit team rosters, changes, inventories, season stats, and award lists as required.
• Model good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct towards opponents, fans, officials, and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Job description

Memorial Boys Middle School is seeking a dedicated Middle School Head Coach to lead the basketball program, foster teamwork, and promote strong academics and sportsmanship. The role requires interaction with students, staff, parents, and the community, and entails duties from program management to compliance with district and league requirements.

Reporting to the Principal/Athletic Director, the coach will handle scheduling, fundraising, tryouts, and communications, with employment contingent on