Middle School Boys’ Basketball Head and Assistant Coach

Park School Corp; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 3,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

The Park School in Brookline, MA seeks Middle School Basketball Coaches for the 2026-2027 season (Nov 30–Feb 2027). This is a part-time, stipend position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and one Saturday (6th Grade).

Practice and home day responsibilities begin at 3:00 pm and 2:30 pm for away games. Candidates should have coaching experience with youth, teaching experience preferred, and a passion for mentoring middle school students in a supportive, inclusive team

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at the youth, high school, or collegiate level preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic about working with middle school students.
• Patient, encouraging, and committed to fostering confidence and love of learning through sport.
• Strong communicator and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Lead basketball practices and games for middle school teams.
• Coordinate Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and one Saturday game.
• Practice times begin at 3:00 pm and 2:30 pm for away games (6th grade).
• Foster a positive team culture and inclusive environment.

Skills

Coaching experience

Teaching experience

Middle school focus

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Team leadership

Job description

About The Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth to become contributing members of the community.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Park School is seeking Middle School Basketball Coaches for the 2026-2027 season (November 30- February 2027.)

JV Boys’ Basketball- Head and Assistant

6th Grade Boys- Head and Assistant

This is a part-time and stipend position with responsibilities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and one Saturday (6th Grade). Practice and home day responsibilities begin at 3:00 pm and 2:30 pm for away games.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience at the youth, high school, or collegiate level preferred
• Teaching experience preferred
• Enthusiastic about working with middle school students
• Passionate about guiding and mentoring middle school students during a formative stage of development
• Patient, encouraging, and committed to fostering confidence, resilience, and a love of learning through sport
• Prioritizes creating a supportive and inclusive team environment where all students feel valued
• Dedicated to building and maintaining a positive team culture
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Committed to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Application Information

• The compensation range for this role is $4,500 for Head Coach and 3,500 for Assistant Coach. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, and/or performance, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
• Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role