Boys Basketball Head Coach -C TEAM, Middle School

Trinity Valley School • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Trinity Valley School is seeking a Boys Basketball Head Coach for its Middle School C Team for the Winter 2026–2027 season, beginning in November 2026. This is a part-time, seasonal, stipend-based position reporting to Athletic Director Brandon Palomo. TVS competes in the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC).

The coach will teach fundamental basketball skills, help middle school students develop a lasting love for the game, and use basketball to promote learning, character, teamwork, and growth. The role is part of a collaborative athletic department focused on developing competent, competitive, character-based athletes. Coaches model hard work, leadership, sportsmanship, and a growth mindset, emphasizing that how students play matters as much as the result.

The coach plans and organizes effective practices suited to C Team athletes, teaches skills with patience and purpose, and provides players with meaningful opportunities to improve. The coach collaborates with A and B team coaches and athletic leadership, builds positive connections across Lower School and Upper School, and works constructively with students and families. The role also supports the school's mission and its goals for equity, inclusion, and community, fostering an environment where students feel respected, encouraged, and able to contribute. Coaches support multi-sport participation and the broad interests and development of young people, abide by TVS and SPC rules and regulations, and seek resources to strengthen their coaching.

Before beginning work, the coach must hold CPR certification, complete TVS-required training, have a valid Texas driver's license, pass a motor vehicle records search, and complete ESC Region 11 Bus Driver certification. Applicants should apply online through Trinity Valley School Career Opportunities with an application, cover letter, and résumé.

Requirements

• At least two years of coaching experience at the club level, middle school level, or above.
• Ability to teach fundamental basketball skills to middle school students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the multi-sport student-athlete concept and to supporting TVS's Mission, equity and inclusion commitments, and community goals.
• Before beginning work, hold CPR certification and complete TVS-required training.
• Valid Texas driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records search.
• Complete ESC Region 11 Bus Driver certification.
• Care for young people and willingness to keep learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize effective practice sessions appropriate for Middle School C Team athletes.
• Teach fundamental basketball skills with patience and purpose and give each player meaningful opportunities to improve.
• Model good sportsmanship in practices and games and connect coaching decisions to life lessons.
• Collaborate with A and B team coaches and athletic leadership to support a connected basketball program.
• Build positive connections across Lower School and Upper School and with students and families.
• Abide by TVS and SPC rules and regulations and seek resources to strengthen coaching.
• Support the TVS Mission and the school's equity, inclusion, and community goals.
• Help create an environment where students feel respected, encouraged, and able to contribute.
• Support the multi-sport student-athlete concept and the broad interests and development of young people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed