Junior Varsity Boy's Basketball Assistant Coach - High School
About the job
- Solid knowledge and understanding of basketball fundamentals and strategies.
- A commitment to confronting racism in education and life, with a solid understanding of the history of race and systemic oppression.
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
- Support student-athletes in cultivating positive attitudes while emphasizing fair play, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of athletic policies set forth by Veritas Prep Middle School, including state and league regulations.
- Attend mandatory public and staff meetings to align with school objectives.
- Promote discipline and cultivate cooperative morale within the school sports framework.
- Prepare for scheduled practices and events, ensuring adherence to facility times.
- Collaborate with maintenance and school staff to ensure the proper care of equipment and practice areas.
- Monitor the academic progress and conduct of student-athletes.
- Be present at all practices and games, providing guidance and support for participants, especially during travel.
- Complete and submit documentation for athletic injuries using the appropriate forms.
- Enforce discipline with a clear understanding of due process, ensuring fair treatment for all athletes.
- Track equipment usage and returns, submitting annual inventories.
- Report team records to the Athletic Director, including awards and scores from all competitions.
- Arrive early for practices and events to become familiar with them, and stay afterward to assist players and engage in discussions with staff.
- Execute in-season and out-of-season conditioning programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Carry out other related duties aligned with the nature of the position as requested by the Principal or Athletic Director.
- Previous coaching experience in basketball.
About the company
Veritas Prep Charter School operates middle and high school programs in Massachusetts, delivering a college-prep curriculum in Springfield and Holyoke. It runs Veritas Prep Charter School (grades 5-8) and Veritas Prep Holyoke (grades 5-7, expanding to 8), with a plan to open a Springfield high school for grades 9-12. The schools provide a safe, positive, and rigorous learning environment where teachers build strong relationships with students and families to support achievement. The model combines academic readiness with community partnerships and a growth plan that adds grades over time and expands enrollment. The goal is to help students compete, achieve, and succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$50K
Headquarters
Springfield, Massachusetts
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026-2027 applications show demand, with limited seats remaining in key grades.
- DOE reports 769 enrollment and 9.91 student-teacher ratio, supporting individualized instruction.
- Veritas still operates Springfield and Holyoke schools, preserving multi-campus footprint and brand reach.
What critics are saying
- Massachusetts charter accountability can force closure if 2024-25 outcomes slip.
- Growth to grades 5-12 strains staffing, schedules, and culture across two campuses.
- A Springfield enrollment drop or charter nonrenewal would threaten the entire network.
What makes Veritas Preparatory Charter School unique
- Springfield charter with grades 5-12, serving 769 students in 2025-26.
- Early College Program starts in 9th grade, linking high school to college coursework.
- Lottery-based, free public enrollment broadens access across Springfield and Holyoke families.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account