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Athletics - Assistant Coach - Girls Varsity Basketball (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, CT, United States


Athletics - Assistant Coach - Girls Varsity Basketball (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10157

Position Type: Athletics/ Basketball (girls) - Assistant

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

Location: Brien McMahon High School

Date Available: April/2026

2026-2027 School Year
Stipend - Assistant Coach - Girls Varsity Basketball
Brien McMahon High School
Position Summary
The position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport.

Responsibilities

Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.

Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.

Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.

Supervises and assigns duties to Assistant coaches as necessary.

Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and always provides proper supervision of athletes.

Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.

Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.

Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.

Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.

Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.

Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Knowledge/Skills

Experience working with young children

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Organizational and problem solving skills

Basic computer skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma

Connecticut Coaching certification (or ability to get certified); current First Aid/CPR/AED certification; Connecticut Coaching Module 15 (Concussion Management)

2 Years experience as a Girls' Basketball Coach at high school or college level preferred; combination of head coach, assistant coach, player and/or education may be substituted

Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills

Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport

Compensation
This position is compensated by stipend in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Norwalk is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability.

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