Unified Basketball Assistant Coach

Southbridge High School; Southbridge (MA); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Southbridge Public Schools—Southbridge High School in Southbridge, Massachusetts—seeks a Unified Basketball Assistant Coach to support the head coach in building an inclusive, engaging program. You will help develop student‑athletes' skills, encourage teamwork, and ensure meaningful opportunities for participation throughout the season.

Reporting to the Athletic Director, you will assist with practices, game-day prep, and supervision.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience playing or coaching basketball.
• Interest in inclusive athletics and diverse abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Current certifications and trainings as required by district/state.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the head coach in planning and running practices and drills.
• Maintain an inclusive, positive environment to foster participation and sportsmanship.
• Provide individual instruction and constructive feedback to student‑athletes.
• Monitor academics and eligibility alongside the coaching staff.
• Supervise student‑athletes before, during, and after practices and games.
• Ensure understanding of team expectations, safety procedures, and standards.
• Assist with game-day prep, lineup organization, and substitutions.
• Help schedule practices and scrimmages as directed by the head coach.
• Inventory and report safety concerns for equipment.
• Communicate student‑athlete needs to the head coach and Athletic Director.
• Foster positive relationships with families and the community; assist fundraising.

Conhecimentos

Basketball coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive athletics

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Unified Basketball Assistant Coach

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Job Details

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary

The Unified Basketball Assistant Coach supports the head coach in implementing a positive, inclusive, and engaging basketball program. The assistant coach will help develop student‑athletes' basketball skills, encourage teamwork and sportsmanship, and ensure that all participants have meaningful opportunities to contribute, improve, and enjoy the experience of school athletics.

Reports to: Athletic Director

Responsibilities:

• Help the head coach plan and run practices, drills, and skill-development activities, and demonstrate the sport’s skills and fundamentals.
• Support the head coach in keeping the environment inclusive and positive so participation, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship grow.
• Give student‑athletes individual instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback, and help evaluate their progress throughout the season.
• Support the program’s academics-first approach by helping monitor academic performance and eligibility.
• Help supervise student‑athletes before, during, and after practices, games, transportation, and team activities, including weekend events, as assigned.
• Help make sure all student‑athletes understand team expectations, safety procedures, and sportsmanship standards.
• Support game‑day preparation, player organization, substitutions, and other coaching duties under the direction of the head coach.
• Help with scheduling practices and scrimmages as directed by the head coach.
• Help maintain and inventory athletic equipment, and report safety concerns to the head coach.
• Tell the head coach and Athletic Director about student‑athletes’ needs, incidents, and parent concerns as appropriate.
• Work with the head coach, school staff, and other personnel to support student‑athletes’ participation and success.
• Help build positive relationships with families and the community, and support fundraising efforts.
• Attend coaching meetings as assigned, and complete required paperwork and safety training.
• Follow all district policies, athletic department procedures, and MIAA rules and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Athletic Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience playing or coaching basketball, or working with students in an athletic or educational setting, preferred.
• Interest in inclusive athletics and supporting students with diverse abilities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the head coach and contribute to a safe, welcoming team environment.

• Current required certifications, clearances, and training as established by the district and state

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]