Basketball Girls 8th Grade Head Coach
About The Position
Hudson Public Schools is hiring a head coach for its girls’ eighth-grade basketball team in Hudson, Massachusetts. The coach’s primary responsibility is to improve athletes’ performance by motivating, instructing, and managing the team. The coach must know the sport and be able to teach and motivate student-athletes to succeed academically and athletically. Further details will be provided during the interview. The season starts November 30, 2026. Coaches receive a one-time stipend after the sport season is completed; stipend rates and ranges are available through the linked district resource. Hudson Public Schools identifies diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and particularly encourages applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in education. The district’s nondiscrimination and Title IX notice states that it does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the listed protected grounds. The role may involve remaining stationary, standing, traversing the building, frequent hand use and operation of office productivity machinery, and communicating with students, staff, and the public in person and by telephone. Physical abilities may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, and visual and hearing tasks. The employee must be able to lift and/or push or pull 15 to 20 pounds for short periods and walk up and down stairs several times a day. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request, absent undue hardship.
Requirements
- Complete knowledge of basketball and the ability to teach and motivate student-athletes.
- CPR/First Aid certification is required.
- Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprinting before the start date.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting and/or pushing or pulling 15 to 20 pounds for short periods and walking up and down stairs several times a day.
Nice To Haves
- High school-level coaching experience is preferred.
- Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Motivate, instruct, and manage the basketball team to improve athletes’ performance.
- Teach the sport and motivate student-athletes to succeed academically and athletically.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and by telephone.
Benefits
- One-time stipend paid following completion of the sport season.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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