Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: The Fessenden School - West Newton, MA, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $4000.00 - $5000.00Salary, Job Shift: Day, About Us The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-K to Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind.  Position Summary Fessenden seeks a 7th - 9th Grade Basketball Coach with a proven record of coaching excellence, particularly with this age group, and the ability to incorporate the school's core values of Honesty, Compassion, and Respect into their coaching philosophy. This is a seasonal position from December 1, 2026 - March 5, 2027. Schedule Seasonal and part-time, starting on December 1, 2026 through March 5, 2027.  Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Coaching daily practices in the afternoons for 1 hour between 2:15 PM and 5:20 PM and weekly games in the afternoons and early evenings against other schools. Qualifications  2 years of coaching experience preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.  Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents. Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships. Successful criminal background check.   Compensation The range for this position is $4,000-$5,000 depending on qualifications and experience. To Apply Submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume and cover letter.  The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Qualifications: