Middle School Basketball Coaching Positions for Winter 2026-27
Job Location:
Ridgefield, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 2500 - 3500
Posted:
29 September 2026 (27 days ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ridgefield Academy is an independent co-educational day school serving grades Preschool-Grade 8. We are seeking basketball coaches for our Middle School girls and boys basketball program for Grades 6-8. The positions are for the winter season beginning on November 23 2026 and ending on March 2 2027
Responsibilities Include:
- Organizing and leading practices to help improve athletes fundamental skills form and stamina
- Maintaining rosters and team records
- Mentoring players to develop sportsmanship and respect for the game
- Coaching games and motivating student-athletes consistent with the schools athletic philosophy
- Being aware of safety conditions
- Adhering to the schools mission and abiding by the coaching handbook
- Communicating as needed with the Athletic Director
Requirements:
- Must have prior experience coaching basketball
- Must provide references and pass a background check
- Must have a High School diploma or GED and holding or pursuing an undergraduate degree
Coaching commitment is Monday through Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Games are scheduled on those days at 3:45 averaging once a week. There are no Friday or weekend commitments.
This is a stipend position based on experience at $2500 - $3500 for the season.
Interested candidates please send your resume to Beth MacInnes Athletic Director at .
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Ridgefield Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.