8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach 2025-2026

Job Title: 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach 2025-2026

Date Available: August 2025

Application Instructions: Scarborough Public Schools does not accept paper applications or supporting materials from recruiting websites. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed via Frontline Applicant Tracking at www.applitrack.com/scarborough/onlineapp.

Requirements:

• Previous experience playing and/or coaching Basketball at the high school level or higher
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Maine Department of Education valid fingerprinting and CHRC approval
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certification
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
• NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
• NFHS COVID-19 Certification
• NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse
• Other certifications and trainings as deemed necessary by the Department, Board, or Maine Principals Association

Reports To: The athletic administrator and the department of athletics, who provides overall objectives, direction, and final evaluation.

Job Description:

• To instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success. The instruction aims to foster moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
• Ensure and provide the safest possible competitive and educational environment for all student-athletes involved.
• Assist in the overall development of the Scarborough Basketball program as assigned by the Department of Athletics.

Duties:

1. Abide by the Scarborough High School Athletic Department Coaches Handbook
2. Abide by all Maine Principals Association rules and regulations
3. Follow and implement all rules and policies within the school & athletic handbooks
4. Help Head coach with equipment inventory & management
5. Communicate travel arrangements & schedules with Athletic Department staff as needed
6. Implement the school athletic Code of Conduct
7. Ensure roster and student compliance with Athletic Director’s office
8. Ensure athletic participation fee payment by athletes in conjunction with the AD’s office
9. Distribute team rosters, contest schedules, and location information to players and parents
10. Communicate effectively with students and parents as per the SHS communication guide
11. Monitor athlete attendance, behavior, and academic status as communicated by the athletic department
12. Report all student-athlete injuries to the Athletic Trainer and/or athletic office
13. Attend all school Athletic Department meetings as assigned by the Athletic Director
14. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the Head Coach

Note: Maine State Law requires all school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC must be uploaded as part of your application. For more information, visit http://maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html.

Application Deadline: July 2025

About Scarborough Public Schools:

Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools serve students from kindergarten to adult education. We are committed to providing quality education in a positive atmosphere, meeting individual needs throughout the school year and beyond. Our focus on Student Centered Learning guides decisions in instruction and continuous school improvement, ensuring all students are college, career, and civic ready. For more information, visit www.scarboroughschools.org.

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