Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The JV Basketball Head Coach is responsible for building various aspects of the Boys Basketball Program, including recruiting, training, and coaching team members. The coach must adhere to NEPSAC regulations and Darrow School's policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging practices focused on skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Teach sport rules, fundamentals, and strategies appropriate for middle school and/or upper school athletes.
• Create a safe, structured, and motivating environment for all players.
• Manage team logistics including game lineups and basic equipment oversight.
• Communicate regularly with players, families, and the Athletics Department.
• Supervise students during all team activities and ensure proper conduct.

Requirements

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (NEPSAC), opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive the school’s vehicles (training will be provided).
• Commitment to the 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week life of a boarding school.
• An educational philosophy consistent with the mission of the school.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount, in addition to extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques.
• Knowledge of NEPSAC rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to drive one of the school vehicles to and from athletic events.
• Must take pride in all the little details that help young men be successful in life and school.
• Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.
• Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• Must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
• Should be a progressive thinker, but a believer in planning and preparation.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Part-time
• Contractor

Experience Level

• 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level is preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $3000

Benefits

• Retirement
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Housing provided for numerous positions either in a dormitory or in residences on campus

About the Company

• Darrow School is a dynamic boarding school experience founded in 1932 on a beautiful 365-acre campus, a National Historic Landmark once home to the Mount Lebanon Shaker Society.
• The school serves diverse backgrounds and abilities, focusing on individual talents and interests with specialized programs and project-based learning to educate future global citizens.
• Darrow's Guiding Values are Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Conviction.
• The school offers a lively campus culture with year-round events, including Hands-to-Work, Winterm, community programming, fitness classes, concerts, performances, talks, lectures, live theater, and art exhibitions.
• Darrow is situated at the edge of the Berkshires, offering access to world-renowned arts and culture, including music venues, performing arts, museums, and historic sites.

Equal Opportunity

• Darrow School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law about non-discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
• Darrow School does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational, athletic, recreational, and other school-administered programs.