Middle School Basketball Coach

Trevor Day School • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Trevor Day School is seeking Middle School basketball coaches at the Head and Assistant levels. Coaches teach student-athletes through sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, collaboration, commitment, and hard work, while fostering self-confidence and respect for others. They should demonstrate strong skill instruction, student motivation, teaching strategies, community-building, team spirit, and understanding of competitive basketball, and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and student-athletes.

Middle School coaching positions are stipended and run from October 30 through February 26, covering a 16-week season with two weeks off during winter break. Practices take place three days per week: sixth grade practices Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; seventh- and eighth-grade practices Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Practices typically last 50–75 minutes and are scheduled between 2:30 and 6 p.m., depending on the team. Game days may run later. The stipend ranges from $1,900 to $4,500.

Trevor Day School is a coeducational, independent Preschool–Grade 12 school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Its Athletics program competes at the league, city, and state levels and has three gyms and training areas with fitness equipment. The school celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least one year of relevant coaching experience.
• Strong understanding of basketball-specific skills and strategies.
• Growth mindset and passion for learning.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, independent school setting.
• Complete the CDC HEADS UP concussion awareness training before the start of the season.
• Hold First Aid/AED/CPR certification before the start of the season.

Nice To Haves

• Previous high school or college playing experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices and matches.
• Help create and execute practice and match plans.
• Oversee team operations and administrative duties.
• Coordinate travel logistics.
• Attend necessary athletic and school meetings.
• Communicate regularly with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Provide leadership and detailed feedback to student-athletes.
• Exhibit high professional standards and ethical behavior.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level