Student Support Unified Basketball Rogers High School

POSITION: UNIFIED BASKETBALL STUDENT SUPPORT (1-2 positions: depending on Student Enrollment) @ RHSLOCATION: ROGERS HIGH SCHOOLREPORTS TO: ATHLETIC DIRECTORSCHOOL YEAR: 2025/2026FUNDING: Federal through Student ServicesSTIPEND: $ 500.00 per positionSEASON DATES: 2/23/26-5/5/26Position Summary:Provide support to the coach for all students on the Unified Basketball Team. Support all practices and games both home and away. The Student Support plays a key role in fostering student-athlete development sportsmanship teamwork and academic success while promoting the values and standards of Rogers High School the Newport Public Schools and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL).Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices games and team activitiesSupport instruction in sport-specific skills strategies and conditioning appropriate to the developmental level of student-athletesSupervise student-athletes before during and after practices and contests including locker room supervision as assignedReinforce team rules school policies and the Student-Athlete Code of ConductPromote positive sportsmanship respect and character development among student-athletesAssist with game-day preparation equipment management and logisticsCommunicate effectively with the Head Coach regarding athlete progress concerns and team needsSupport academic expectations and eligibility requirements for student-athletesModel professional ethical and respectful behavior toward players officials opponents and spectatorsComply with all RIIL rules school policies and district proceduresComplete required trainings certifications and meetings as directed by the Athletic DirectorQualificationsKnowledge of the sport and fundamental coaching principlesAbility to work collaboratively with student-athletes coaches parents and school personnelCommitment to the educational mission of interscholastic athleticsStrong communication and organizational skillsPrior playing or coaching experience preferredCurrent CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)RIIL coaching certification requirements must be metWorking ConditionsEvening weekend and holiday hours required during the seasonPhysical activity associated with practices and competitionsIndoor and outdoor environments depending on the sportEqual Opportunity StatementRogers High School and the Newport Public Schools are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion or any other protected OF EMPLOYMENT: 25-26APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply through Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality EducationAFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin color disability or veteran status.