Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) is seeking a varsity girls basketball head coach to instruct at the Upper School level. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach will collaborate with all team stakeholders, including the athletic department, school administrators, student-athletes, parents, faculty, alumni, and other SCH coaches. The varsity head coach will be responsible for team development, training, recruiting, and strategy in practice and competition. The season begins in November and ends in late February.

Requirements

Previous high school/travel club coaching experience.
Expertise, understanding, and passion for the sport of basketball.
Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of the student, teaching correct skill techniques, and the development and support of student-athletes with an ability and desire to compete at the collegiate level.
Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.
Track record of success working in partnership with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to attend all team practices, games, and events.

Nice To Haves

Prior head coaching experience preferred.
Prior independent school experience is a plus.
Collegiate coaching experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to contribute to the growth of the program.

Responsibilities

Provides a clear vision and coaching philosophy that instills a strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, citizenship, leadership, and student wellness.
Communicates clear expectations to the players and their parents and helps players understand the program objectives.
Builds positive relationships with players, faculty, administrators, parents, and other community constituencies.
Directs and oversees all aspects of the basketball program from 6th grade through 12th grade. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the JV and Middle School programs.
Recruits viable student-athletes to SCH and assists student-athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level.
Supervises and mentors assistant coaches.
Plans and organizes tryouts and all practices, utilizing sound teaching techniques in preparation for games and practices.
Attends SCH's athletic open house, all league meetings, sports award assemblies, commitment & signing days, and any SCH coaches' meetings/workshops.
Provides a safe and competitive environment for our student-athletes.
Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of SCH Academy and its athletic programs and keeps accurate attendance records.
Implements fundraising initiatives in conjunction with team and department policies and procedures.
Maintains clear and consistent communications with the Director of Athletics throughout the season and additional duties assigned by the athletic department staff.