Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
About The Position
Rye Country Day School is seeking a Boys Basketball Varsity Head Coach for the winter athletic season running from November 2026 through March 2027. The coach will be required to attend all practices during the season, Monday – Friday 3pm-6pm as well as some Saturday practices/games. The position includes the opportunity, pending approval, to organize and lead off-season camps, clinics, and workouts on campus. Involvement with the middle school basketball program is encouraged but not required; middle school athletics are held Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community. RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website- http://www.ryecountryday.org – to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives. Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/ . Salary Range: $12,000 - $25,000 depending on experience and availability for other opportunities on campus.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-years successful high school boys Head or Assistant Coaching experience
- A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire athletes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
- Energetic and enthusiastic, flexible and patient
Responsibilities
- Serve as Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach for the Upper School and help direct JV and Middle School programming
- Effectively planning and organizing both practices and competition calendars in conjunction with Athletic Director and Staff
- Create and inclusive, exciting and challenging environment each day
- Collaborating with the assistant coaches in planning and communication
- Working with the Director of Athletics to hire Assistant Coaches when necessary
- Maintaining a safe environment at all times
- Communicating with athletes, parents, coaches, and opponents in a professional manner
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
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Number of Employees
101-250 employees
