Unified Basketball Assistant Coach (Fall 2026)

Position:Head Unified Basketball Coach (SY 26-27) (Stipend)

Department:Athletics

Reports to:Director of Athletics

Affiliation:Unit A Section F

Salary range:$1243.00 stipend

Time Commitment:

• Four days a week.
• Ten to fifteen hours a week.
• One game a week.
• 9/14/2026 11/6/2026

This is a stipend position.

SUMMARY:

The Watertown Public Schools seeks an outstanding Fall Unified Basketball Coach to coach the unified basketball team for the 2025-2026 school year. WPS is dedicated to excellence equity and community. Be a part of creating a bright future for WPS students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning all areas of their team.
• The head coach will lead and assist their coaching staff in coordinating efforts toward a single program goal and ensuring compliance with rules at all levels.
• Analyze the Game strategy.
• Implementation of skill development.
• Coverage on bus trips.
• Video analysis of games.
• Statistical analysis of games.
• Attend all league local district and state meetings when necessary.
• Reaching out to local Youth Groups to promote their respective sport in town.
• Planning award ceremonies and individual award winners.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• CPR certified.
• NFHS concussion course completed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience coaching Basketball.
• Strong communication organizational and leadership skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

Junior IC