Unified Basketball Assistant Coach

Southbridge Public Schools•Southbridge, MA

About The Position

The Unified Basketball Assistant Coach supports the head coach in implementing a positive, inclusive, and engaging basketball program. The coach helps develop student-athletes’ basketball skills, encourage teamwork and sportsmanship, and ensure participants have meaningful opportunities to contribute, improve, and enjoy school athletics. The position reports to the Athletic Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience playing or coaching basketball, or working with students in an athletic or educational setting.
Interest in inclusive athletics and supporting students with diverse abilities.

Responsibilities

Help the head coach plan and run practices, drills, and skill-development activities, and demonstrate basketball skills and fundamentals.
Support an inclusive, positive environment that encourages participation, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Provide student-athletes with individual instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback, and help evaluate their progress throughout the season.
Help monitor academic performance and eligibility in support of the program’s academics-first approach.
Help supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, games, transportation, and team activities, including weekend events as assigned.
Ensure student-athletes understand team expectations, safety procedures, and sportsmanship standards.
Support game-day preparation, player organization, substitutions, and other coaching duties under the head coach’s direction.
Help schedule practices and scrimmages as directed by the head coach.
Help maintain and inventory athletic equipment, and report safety concerns to the head coach.
Communicate student-athletes’ needs, incidents, and parent concerns to the head coach and Athletic Director 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 district policies, athletic department procedures, and MIAA rules and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Athletic Director.