Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Durham AcademyDurham, NC
Onsite

About The Position

Durham Academy is accepting applications for a part-time varsity assistant girls basketball coach. The season runs from late October through mid-February. Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment of 90-minute practices with two to three games per week. This position reports to both the Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

  • Experience playing or coaching basketball at the interscholastic or collegiate level
  • A commitment to providing a safe, healthy, joyful environment for practice and play
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • An ability and eagerness to maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all members of the school community (student-athletes, families, alumni, teachers, administrators and fellow coaches)
  • The ability to lead student-athletes with competitive energy and formative care
  • Culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of a school community
  • Can work independently with minimal supervision and routinely prioritize multiple tasks
  • Have the ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail
  • Are personable, collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals
  • Use technology thoughtfully and creatively
  • Innovate and experiment to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems

Responsibilities

  • Assist with tryouts and team selection in consultation with the V Head Coach and the Varsity coaching staff
  • Help plan and execute effective practices
  • Assist Head Coach with game strategy
  • Drive a minibus to all road games
  • Collaborate with all coaches in the girls basketball program and DA Athletics trainers, staff, administration and faculty
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