<p>Position: Spring Unified Basketball Assistant (SY2025-2026)</p> <p>Position Type: Stipend</p> <p>Department: Athletics</p> <p>Location: Watertown High School</p> <p>Reports to: Athletic Director</p> <p>Affiliation: Non-Aligned</p> <p>Salary range: $1,141.00</p> <p>General Description:</p> <p>The Team Assistant will play a key role in supporting the team's logistics, ensuring smooth practices and events, and assisting with various administrative tasks. This position is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for helping student-athletes succeed both on and off the field.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist the coaching staff with team logistics, including organizing equipment, setting up practice sessions, and coordinating transportation for games and events. </li><li>Help maintain team rosters, track attendance, and handle other administrative duties as needed. </li><li>Ensure that all equipment and facilities are properly set up and maintained during practices and events. </li><li>Provide support during practices and games, including assisting with drills, keeping track of player performance, and ensuring the safety of athletes. </li><li>Foster a positive and supportive environment for athletes, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. </li><li>Communicate effectively with coaches, athletes, and other school staff to ensure the smooth running of the program. </li><li>Assist with team communications, including reminders for practices, games, and meetings. </li><li>Support the overall goals of the athletic program and contribute to a productive, positive team atmosphere. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications Required:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent. </li><li>CPR Certified </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. </li><li>A commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes. </li><li>Ability to react to change productively and manage multiple responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in a support or assistant role in sports or athletics is a plus, but not required. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.</p>