Head Coach Girls Varsity Basketball

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2200 students across six schoolsand were in the midst of an exciting and measurable particular our secondary schools are on a trajectory of rapid improvement. This brief videoSouthbridge Middle School Celebrates Recent Improvement highlights the results of a process of improving culture climate and instruction that empowered Southbridge Middle School to take dramatic steps forward even in the challenging aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Over the past couple of school years SMS has continued to thrive and has been recognized for outstanding student achievement gains in Math and by the University of Connecticut as a PBIS success story. We are now also seeing the same kind of transformative change at Southbridge High School with culture & climate among both staff and students improving dramatically in the current 2024-25 school year and we are confident that significant academic gains will soon follow.

This success is no accidentits the result of passionate educators high-quality curriculum targeted professional development and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served. We are a district with many high-needs students but they proveto us on a daily basis that when we provide them with high expectations and consistent support they can of all our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate when we uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics and when we show our kids that we believe in them we care about them and we will never give up on them.

If youre an educator who wants your work to matterwho wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomesSouthbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.

Report to:Athletic Director

Responsibilites:

• Accountable for the entire program and will oversee all aspects of the program including but not limited to the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Commnicate with the Athletic Director concerning any incidents which come up in regards to student athletes or parental concerns.
• Has had prior coaching experience in a college high school or in a recognized and successful program.
• Promote academics before athletics by monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
• Allow all student athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting sportsmanship.
• Build a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
• Demonstrate all skills drills and fundamentals of the sport.
• Manage and take inventory of all equipment.
• Be present at all weekend activities.
• Supervise athletes before practices during/after practices and during activities/events.
• Attend coaching meetings as assigned.
• Evaluate the progress of the student athletes.
• Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
• Set scrimmages game schedules and practice schedules for the program.
• Perform all other duties that are assigned by the Athletic Director and/orVarsity Coach

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent

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