Regional School District 8 is accepting applications for a High School Girls JV Head Basketball Coach. This position begins November 30, 2026. Compensation shall be a stipend of $4,160, in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

1. Possess proper Connecticut certification

2. Should have a background in the sport

3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Primary Function:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

Reports to:

Head Coach

Supervises:

Students

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.

2. Plans and schedules with the head coach a regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).

3. Works closely with the head coach in scheduling interscholastic contests.

4. Assists the head coach in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms, as appropriate.

5. Assists the head coach in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork.

6. Assists in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.

7. Enforces rules and regulations which have been established by the head coach and distributes copies of same to all team members prior to the start of the season.

8. Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.

9. Will evaluate their programs and submit written reports to the head coach at the conclusion of their season.

10. Conforms to rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual and/or teachers manual.

11. Performs such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the head coach.

Evaluation: Will be conducted by the head coach in conjunction with the athletic director and reviewed by the principal in accordance with performance responsibilities.

Regional School District No. 8 Board of Education prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, or past or present physical or mental disability in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and applicable state laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

JV Girls Basketball Head Coach