Varsity Basketball Head Coach

About St. John’s Prep St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity. Position Description: St. John’s Prep seeks a varsity basketball head coach beginning in the 2025-2026 season. St. John’s is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association and the Catholic Conference. The head coach is responsible for leading all aspects of our basketball program. The head coach will work closely with our assistant coaches, student-athletes, school personnel, and various support staff, to ensure that our program fully serves the needs of our student-athletes, both in the classroom and on the court. Responsibilities: Model the mission of St. John’s Prep. Carry out the School's goals and objectives to promote human dignity and educate the whole person within the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and aesthetic dimensions. Advance the mission of the School and promote the growth of each student through developing and implementing a program that resonates with the mission, vision and values of St. John’s. Oversee the basketball program’s budget. Head coaches are expected to work with the Athletic Director to assist in requests for uniforms, equipment, use of gym space, schedules, and monitoring the sub-varsity teams in their program. Report scores and statistics to the media in a timely manner, grant interviews, and be prepared to answer questions after varsity competition. This includes local and Boston media. Be available for and open to meetings with student athletes and / or parent(s) who may have a concern regarding cuts, playing time, or any potential conflict they or their son may have. Collaborate with the School Counseling Department and actively assist student-athletes in their pursuit of college acceptance goals. Conduct an end-of-season assessment of assistant coaches and the basketball program. Participate in the performance assessment/evaluation process facilitated by the Director of Athletics for all head coaches. Organize and coordinate the planning and delivery of daily practices, which include sport specific fundamentals and techniques—following game rules, conditioning, sportsmanship and safety procedures. Oversee all paperwork and rosters submitted to Athletic Office, changes in roster as season progresses, and end-of-season record and awards. Supervise all team members in locker rooms and before and after practices, and ensure all team members have rides home after competition. Enforce the policies of St. John’s Prep and the MIAA Handbook. The coach will work with the Athletic Director to be certain the appropriate disciplinary steps are taken. These issues include areas of drug and alcohol use, sportsmanship, hazing, academic eligibility, profanity, bullying, theft, and the concussion/physical protocol. Interact positively with students, and use constructive language when coaching. In addition, coaches are expected to be good role models with other coaches as well, setting an atmosphere of high standards, professionalism, and good moral character. Abide by the Athletic Department procedures relating to injuries and medical emergencies. Coaches should have the athletic trainer’s cell phone numbers and ambulance numbers with them at all times. The Athletic Director and administrative team should be notified as soon as possible of serious injuries. Attend pre-season team meetings in the Mahoney Wellness Center with students and parents. The pre-season meeting is held to discuss items such as concussions, up-to-date physicals, hazing, practice schedules and times, transportation, and injury procedures. Qualifications: Knowledge of educational athletics, particularly at the high school level. Previous varsity basketball head coaching experience at the high school (or higher) level. In-depth knowledge of all components associated with a high school basketball program, including the college recruitment process. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various constituent groups including; student-athletes, colleagues, parents, and other community members. A proven communicator, with skill in oral, written, and electronic communication. Experience in a school setting is preferred, although not required. Physical Requirements: Standing/sitting for long periods of time. Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc. Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. All members of the faculty are expected to give witness to the Xaverian and Catholic mission of St. John’s Preparatory School by acting as servant leaders capable of modeling and actively promoting Xaverian and Catholic values. In addition to classroom teaching responsibilities, we encourage all members of the faculty to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom through a wide range of co-curricular, intramural, and interscholastic programs. For more information about St. John’s Prep, including our academic, spiritual, and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online Application for Employment found on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty role. Please, no phone calls.