Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach

Annapolis Area Christian School•Severn, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

About Annapolis Area Christian School Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS) is a Christ-centered independent school serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade across four campuses in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Starting this coming school year, AACS will enter an exciting new chapter as our middle and high school programs unite on our 85-acre campus in Severn, Maryland, bringing students in grades 6–12 together on one campus. This transition will strengthen alignment across academics, arts, and athletics while expanding opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and community. AACS partners with families and local churches to educate and disciple students in a Christ-centered environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, spiritual formation, and excellence in every area of life. Athletics plays a vital role in that mission. We believe sport is a powerful space for developing character, resilience, discipline, and leadership. All Directors, Coaches, and Staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be actively involved in a local church. Building the Future of Girls Basketball at AACS This position represents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of girls basketball at AACS. We finished this season strong and we have a number of very talented players returning and incoming to the program. The head Boys Varsity Head Coach and Girls Varsity Head Coach will work collaboratively to establish the culture, developmental standards, and long-term vision for basketball across the school. Together, this leadership group will work to elevate basketball at AACS, building programs defined by excellent training environments, strong relationships with families, and a commitment to long-term player development. We are looking for coaches excited to build something meaningful together. Program Vision Our basketball program is committed to: Elite training and long-term player development Spiritual formation through sport Alignment across middle school and high school programs Collaboration across coaches, families, and the broader school community We believe talent is a gift entrusted to us by God. Our responsibility is to steward those gifts faithfully while developing young men who pursue excellence in every arena of life. Our goal is not simply to win games, but to form young women who pursue excellence, humility, and perseverance in every arena of life. Role Overview The Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach will lead the varsity program while collaborating closely with the Athletic Director, Head of Sports Performance, and basketball coaches across grades 6-12 to ensure alignment in philosophy, development standards, and culture across the entire program. The head coach must demonstrate a strong technical basketball knowledge, a developmental mindset, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with players and families. This coach is expected to build and sustain a program, not simply manage a team for a season. We are looking for vision and execution.

Requirements

Demonstrated technical and tactical expertise in basketball coaching
Willingness to pursue ongoing coaching development
Ability to mentor young athletes and cultivate meaningful relationships with families
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Willingness to drive a school mini-bus (standard driver’s license required)
Commitment to strict child protection policies and safety protocols
Be an active member of a local Christian church
Affirm and sign the school’s Statement of Faith
Demonstrate a life consistent with Christian leadership and discipleship

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Girls Varsity Basketball program
Establish and maintain a strong culture aligned with the mission of the school
Collaborate with the Athletic Director, Head of Sports Performance, and other basketball coaches to ensure developmental alignment from grades 6–12
Serve as a mentor and role model for middle school and JV coaches
Design and implement training sessions emphasizing technical growth, tactical understanding, and character formation
Foster an environment of disciplined training and continuous improvement
Support multi-sport athletes and encourage balanced student development
Ensure all games are filmed
Use game film regularly as a tool for player development, team analysis, and program improvement
Incorporate video review into training and development conversations with players
Work closely with the Athletic Director/Athletic Department Staff on: Game scheduling guidance, Player development pathways, College recruitment advising for families, Off-season training opportunities and camps
Build strong relationships with players and their families
Partner with families and local churches in the development of student-athletes
Contribute to a unified school culture where athletics, arts, and academics support one another
Collaborate with coaches and staff; our department functions as a community, not in silos
Uphold in-season strength and conditioning participation
Encourage optional off-season development opportunities