Assistant Coach – Boys

Trinity Valley School•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Trinity Valley School is hiring an Assistant Coach for Boys’ Varsity Basketball. In partnership with the Varsity head coach, the assistant coach will support a competitive and developmental program, helping student-athletes build basketball skills, confidence, judgment, and character. The role connects athletics to the school’s commitments to fine scholarship, wide constructive interests, intelligent citizenship, and spiritual and moral development. The coach will work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics, athletic leadership team, Program Director, fellow coaches, and Athletic Department staff. The position is part-time and seasonal for the Winter 2026–2027 season. Before coaching duties begin, the coach must coordinate with the Director of Transportation to schedule and complete a required physical and ESC Region 11 Bus Driver certification.

Requirements

At least two years of demonstrated successful coaching experience at the club level, varsity high school level, or above, serving as a head coach or as a JV or Varsity assistant coach.
Support TVS’s four main mission objectives: fine scholarship, wide constructive interests, intelligent citizenship, and spiritual and moral development.
Embrace and advance the school’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity and a collaborative approach with TVS employees.
Have strong oral and written communication, organizational, technological, and interpersonal skills.
Value the multi-sport student-athlete concept and support students’ participation in athletics as part of a broad, balanced school experience.
Complete CPR certification and all training required of TVS employees.
Possess or obtain a valid Texas driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle records search.

Responsibilities

Abide by Trinity Valley School and Southwest Preparatory Conference rules.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics, athletic leadership team, Program Director, fellow coaches, and Athletic Department staff.
Encourage, train, and coach student-athletes, providing clear instruction in basketball rules, regulations, and techniques.
Help players grow as individuals and teammates.
Assist the Varsity head coach with planning and training, implement sound offensive and defensive approaches and team strategies, and help schedule and organize effective practices.
Model sportsmanship and appropriate conduct during practices, competitions, and interactions with students, families, officials, and colleagues.
Represent TVS professionally and with good sportsmanship at team competitions.
Help build community support for the program and create meaningful connections with Lower and Middle School students and families.
Coordinate with College Counseling regarding student-athlete recruitment and placement.
Stay current on coaching concepts and seek resources and opportunities to strengthen coaching practice.
Collaborate with the TVS Director of Transportation to schedule and complete the required physical and ESC Region 11 Bus Driver certification before coaching duties begin.