WINTER COACHING POSITIONS - Girls Basketball Varsity Coach WTA

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 5,300 - 5,700; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Girls Basketball Varsity Coach for Westfield Technical Academy. This after-school/evening position involves leading practices, mentoring student-athletes, and coordinating with the athletics department.

Salary is a stipend commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract (Appendix B). The position is subject to funding and remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Emotional stability required for coaching.
• Ability to serve as a role model for students.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of basketball for secondary students.
• Emphasis on team play, sportsmanship, and adherence to rules.
• Ability to work with coaching staff and school administrators.

Responsibilities

• Abide by school and league rules (MIAA, MVADA, etc.).
• Be present from first tryout day to end of season; minimum five days a week.
• Supervise teams at all times.
• Collect uniforms and equipment at season end.
• Maintain fair, non-prejudiced relationships with athletes and prioritize welfare.

Skills

Emotional stability

Role model for students

Knowledge of theory and practice of a

Job description

WINTER COACHING POSITIONS - Girls Basketball Varsity Coach WTA

Westfield Public Schools High School Athletics - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5960081

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Girls Basketball Varsity Coach for Westfield Technical Academy.

Stipend commensurate with Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract, Appendix B. No benefits.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $5,256 to $5,689 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Qualities and characteristics looked for in the above vacancies are as follows:
  • Emotional stability
  • Ability and willingness to serve as role model for students
  • Knowledge of and ability to teach the theory and practice of the sport within the abilities of secondary school-age students
  • Emphasis on team play, obedience to rules, good sportsmanship, and knowledge of the sport
  • Consideration for other sports activities in the school
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and with school administrators
• All coaches are expected to:
  • Abide by the rules of the school as specified in the student handbook, the MIAA, the PVIAC, the MVADA, and the rules of the sport.
  • Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season; with team participation (practices or competition) at a minimum of five days a week.
  • Supervise your teams at all times.
  • Collect all uniforms and equipment from their athletes at the end of each season.
  • Maintain a fair, unprejudiced relationship with the athletes and have their physical and mental welfare in consideration at all times.
• All hired coaches are required to complete the following PRIOR TO WORKING WITH ANY STUDENTS:
  • CORI background check
  • Fingerprint-based state and national background check (Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013 - An Act Relative to Background Checks)
  • Complete the Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
  • All coaches shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency or organization approved by the department of public health. This requirement shall not apply to a coach with a physical disability.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Vouros
• 177 Montgomery Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]