What are the responsibilities and job description for the JV Basketball Coach position at The Ethel Walker School?
The Ethel Walker School has an opening for a head coach for JV Basketball. As members of the Founders League, Western New England Prep School Athletic Association (WNEPSAA), and the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), Walker’s is looking for candidates enthusiastic to work in an all-girls environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise, develop, and execute effective practices, prepare athletes for competition, and support meaningful skill-building and growth among all players.
- Establish program philosophy and expectations.
- Instruct players on the rules and fundamentals of high school competition.
- Maintain athletic rosters and manage attendance.
- Attend coaches’ meetings and NEPSAC coaches’ meetings (when appropriate).
- Provide timely game reports following a contest.
- Ensure proper care and maintenance of team equipment and uniforms.
- Travel with the team on school-provided transportation.
- Follow all safety practices and policies outlined in the Student Handbook and Coaches’ Handbook.
- Support a program culture of respect, inclusion, belonging, and sportsmanship.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Coaching and/or playing experience.
- Detailed understanding of the rules of the sport.
- History and practice of sportsmanship and role modeling appropriate behavior with student-athletes.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, including a collaborative work ethic.
- Commitment to building a positive team culture in an all-girls environment.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Ethel Walker School is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact list of three (3) professional references in one (1) document to careers@my.ethelwalker.org.