BART Basketball Couch - BART Charter Public School - Adams

POSITION SUMMARY

BART Charter Public School in Adams, Massachusetts, is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to serve as the Head Coach for our high school boys' basketball team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop BART’s basketball program, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for student-athletes. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and implementing all aspects of the basketball program while instilling a passion for the sport and promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Athletics at BART is increasingly important to our students and school community. The Head Basketball Coach will work to expand, in various ways, the opportunities for more students to be involved in athletics generally and will endeavor to bring athletics into BART’s high school by introducing important sports concepts for our students. The Head Basketball Coach position is part-time and requires afternoon availability, Monday through Thursday, during the Basketball season, which begins the week after Thanksgiving and continues through February. The individual in this position reports to the Director of Athletics. 

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Basketball Coach’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Organize and administer the Varsity Boys Basketball program in coordination with the Director of Athletics;
• Develop team skills, tactical/technical knowledge, and collaboration for competitive play in the River Valley Athletics League;
• Use basketball to foster individual student growth, lifelong learning, and community values;
• Communicate goals, expectations, and schedule updates to players, parents, and the school community using ParentSquare;
• Attend all practices and games, coordinating any planned absences with the Assistant Coach and Director of Athletics;
• Uphold BART’s Code of Conduct, school values, and league guidelines, while serving as a positive role model for student-athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS

BART’s Head Basketball Coach will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of BART employment, OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth, student-athletes, or youth organizations;
• Prior playing and/or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, with in-depth knowledge of basketball;
• Valid, unencumbered driver’s license with an excellent driving record, and willingness to drive the BART school van for team transport, ensuring student-athletes are properly equipped and chaperoned;
• Availability to attend practices and games Monday through Thursday afternoons (primarily 3:45 PM – 5:40 PM, with occasional exceptions for away games);
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
• Completion of CORI, SORI and fingerprinting background checks prior to start date;
• First Aid, CPR, and Concussion certifications completed prior to the start of the season or as agreed upon with the Athletic Director;
• A collaborative team player with a growth mindset.

COMPENSATION

The Head Basketball Coach position is compensated with a $3,000 stipend, paid at the end of the season upon completing all responsibilities.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Those who can see themselves in the role of Head Basketball Coach at BART Charter Public School should send via email a résumé, cover letter, and full contact information for three professional references to employment@bartcharter.org. The cover letter should be addressed to BART’s Director of Athletics, Mary Summers. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the appointment to the position is made. 

BART Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer. BART does not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, housing status, or age. For more information about BART and its programs, please visit www.bartcharter.org.