Assistant Girls Prep (NEPSAC AA) Basketball Coach

Position Specifics

The Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach is responsible for building various aspects of the Girl's Basketball Program, such as recruiting, training, and coaching team members. The Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach must abide by NEPSAC AA regulations and the rules set by Darrow School’s Board of Trustees, Head of School, Senior Administrative Team, and Director of Athletics.

This position could include on-campus housing for the right candidate. Housing depends on the ability and desire to perform essential roles like teaching select courses and residential duty in one of our five dormitories.

Responsibilities of this position include

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills.
• Teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Coordinate the development, promotion, and retention of the girl's basketball program.
• Work as a liaison between Darrow’s Admissions Office and the prospective student-athletes.
• Assists the Director of Athletics with the coordination of team logistics.
• Hold team meetings for prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the girl's basketball program.
• Ensure all girl's basketball program goals align with the overall objectives of the Athletic Department.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with student-athletes before the first official game.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and trips off campus; encourage
• sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities.
• Serve as a liaison between NCAA member schools in the college recruitment process.
• Participate in special school activities, including senior night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury by working with Athletic Training staff.
• Represent Darrow School and the Girl's Basketball program professionally within our surrounding community.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level is required (college coaching/playing experience
• preferred)
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing bodies
• organizations (NEPSAC), opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students

Additional Knowledge/Desirable Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount, in addition to extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques
• Knowledge of NEPSAC rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes
• Demonstrated history of placing student-athletes in college programs
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and leadership skills
• Must be a solutions-oriented person
• Must take pride in all the little details that help young men be successful in life and school
• Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court
• Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability
• Must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively
• Should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; ability to drive the school’s vehicles (training will be provided)
• Commitment to the 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week life of a boarding school
• An educational philosophy consistent with the mission of the school

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to find, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, stand, and/or walk for extended periods
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds safely and consistently
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, sun, rain, snow, and humidity
• Must be able to work in environments with adverse conditions, including dirt, dust, pollen, odors, dampness, and noise
• The position requires an extensive amount of walking around campus and through buildings, climbing stairs, and driving.