Unified Basketball Head Coach

Southbridge Public Schools•Southbridge, MA

About The Position

The Unified Basketball Head Coach leads and develops a basketball program that promotes inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth for all student-athletes. The coach creates a positive, supportive, and structured environment where students with and without intellectual disabilities can develop basketball skills, build relationships, and participate in interscholastic athletics. The position reports to the Athletic Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Commitment to inclusive athletics and to developing students with diverse learning and support needs.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create a positive, patient, and encouraging environment for all participants.
Current required certifications, clearances, and training as established by the district and state.

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching basketball or working with student-athletes in an athletic or educational setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the basketball program, including student safety and care and athletic equipment inventory.
Plan and lead practices that develop basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship, demonstrating skills and drills as needed.
Develop practice plans and game strategies that encourage participation and skill development while supporting team success and opportunities for all student-athletes to compete.
Coordinate practice, scrimmage, and game scheduling with the Athletic Director.
Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, games, and team activities, including weekend events, and maintain a safe environment.
Foster an inclusive team culture in which every student-athlete feels valued, respected, and supported.
Monitor and evaluate attendance, behavior, and progress; prioritize academics by tracking academic performance and enforcing eligibility requirements.
Promote sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and appropriate behavior.
Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, families, staff, and the assistant coach; promptly report incidents and parent concerns to the Athletic Director.
Build community relationships and assist with fundraising to grow support for the program.
Follow Southbridge Public Schools policies, athletic department procedures, and MIAA guidelines; complete required paperwork, safety training, and coaching meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.