First Team Boys Basketball Coach - Massabesic High School

Department: Athletics | Reports to: Head Coach, Athletic Director | Stipend range: $2,700–$3,600

About the Role

Massabesic High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate First Team Boys Basketball Assistant Coach to join our athletic department. The ideal candidate will assist in developing a competitive and character-driven program aligned with our school's athletic and academic mission. This position supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the team, including training, game preparation, mentoring student-athletes, and promoting sportsmanship and school pride.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily practices and training sessions.
• Teach sport fundamentals, game strategy, and conditioning techniques.
• Supervise student-athletes during all team activities, ensuring safety and discipline.
• Support students' academic, personal, and social growth.
• Participate in staff meetings, film review, scouting, and strategic planning.
• Contribute to team fundraising, community outreach, and team-building events.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, and Mustang pride.
• Help manage equipment inventory and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with MPA, district, and school athletic policies.
• Travel with the team to away games and events.

Requirements

• First Aid Training
• CPR Training
• Concussion Management Course
• Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course
• Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
• Protecting Students from Abuse Course
• Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• RSU 57 Background Check
• Valid Maine Criminal History Record Check and fingerprinting clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience (high school or college level) or playing experience.
• Strong knowledge of rules, techniques, and strategy.

Schedule

• Must be available for evening and weekend practices/games.

Working Conditions

• May work in outdoor environments under various weather conditions.
• The role requires physical activity and ability to demonstrate proper techniques within each sports discipline.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally will be excessive.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25–75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.