Coach - Unified Basketball Coach

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ANTICIPATED OPENING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

FUNDING CONTINGENT ON TOWN MEETING APPROVAL MAY 27, 2026

TITLE: Unified Basketball Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

• To plan, direct and supervise all phases of the Unified Basketball Program in accordance with the MIAA, Tri-Valley League,

Athletic Department and School policies.

• To oversee the psychological and skill development of student-athletes in the program.
• To develop each student participant to maximum potential in a program of skills, learning and improvements.
• Directly responsible to the Athletic Director, in liaison with the High School Principal.
• Works under the direction of the Varsity Head Coach to ensure that a consistent philosophy of skill development in students athletes is followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes responsibilities as designated by the Athletic Director and Head Coach.
• Assumes responsibility for organizing, coaching and administering in a manner consistent with the total Unified Basketball program.
• Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.
• Follows the policies and procedures in the Athletic Department Staff Handbook.
• Follows sound coaching practices in teaching all skills including aspects of health and safety.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment inventory.
• Enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior.
• Provides input and guidance to the students.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or assigned area including the locker rooms.
• Coaches (teams) are required to facilitate two student sessions per week for their student athletes. These may be combined with other teams/sports to facilitate coverage.

SKILLS/ABILITY:

• Dedication to the School, to the Student-Athlete and to the Athletic Program.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach individual skills.
• Ability to motivate the student-athlete to maximum potential.
• Professional in appearance and actions.
• Prior experience as a Freshman Basketball Coach preferred.
• Certification in CPR, First Air or the equivalent preferred.
• Employment as a member of the teaching staff preferred.
• Employment as a member of the teaching staff preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification CPR, First Aid or the equivalent preferred.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

You are required to be able to move about the gymnasium, or athletic field with coordination and stamina.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This appointment is subject to sufficient participation to appropriately support this coaching position. When designated by Athletic Director, Coach will drive students to/from athletic events where 14 or fewer student-athletes are traveling with the team.

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District's enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:

DiPietro Elementary (Preschool - Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool - Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.