Position: Unified Basketball Assistant Coach 2024-2025
Position Type: Stipend
Department: Athletics
Location: Watertown High School
Reports to: Athletic Director
Affiliation: Non-Aligned
Salary range: $1,164.00

General Description:
The Assistant Coach will assist in promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship
while helping to create a positive and supportive environment for student-athletes. This
position requires collaboration with coaching staff, effective communication with the school
District and community, and a commitment to fostering an educational and competitive
sports experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in coordinating and supervising the athletic program and team.
• Support the development and implementation of training and game programs to enhance athlete performance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to athletes, encouraging physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to ensure the athletic program is executed effectively and in alignment with school guidelines.
• Ensure all athletic activities comply with MIAA guidelines and standards.
• Communicate effectively with school district members, the community, and booster clubs.
• Work closely with booster clubs and community organizations to strengthen program support.
• Adapt to change and handle additional tasks as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Support the value of education and the overall mission of the school district.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Ability to react to change productively and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Previous coaching experience or strong knowledge of the sport is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free
from discrimination on the basis of 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 who participate in an equal
opportunity investigation.