Prep AA Basketball Coach

Position Specifics

The Boys Assistant Basketball Coach is responsible for building various aspects of the Boys Basketball Program such as recruiting training and coaching team members. The Boys AA Basketball Assistant Coach must abide by league regulations and the rules set by Darrow Schools Board of Trustees Head of School Senior Administrative Team and Director of Athletics.

This position could include on-campus housing but is dependent on the candidates ability and desire to perform essential roles like teaching select courses advising students performing residential duty in one of our five dormitories and other duties as assigned.

Salary will depend on experience and other assigned roles.

Responsibilities of this position include

• Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork discipline respect and good sportsmanship.

• Coordinate the development promotion and retention of the boys basketball program.

• Act as a liaison between Darrows Admissions Office and the prospective student-athletes by driving net tuition revenue.

• Assist the Director of Athletics and Director of Basketball Operations with the coordination of team logistics.

• Holds team meetings for prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the boys basketball program.

• Ensure all team goals align with the overall objectives of the Athletic Department.

• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.

• Hold a preseason meeting with student-athletes before the first official game.

• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests practice sessions and trips off campus; encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes equipment and facilities.

• Serve as a liaison between NCAA member schools in the college recruitment process.

• Participate in special school activities including senior night banquets award nights and pep assemblies.

• Confer with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the athletic performance of their students.

• Follow established procedures in the event of an athletes injury by working with the Athletic Training staff.

• Represent Darrow School and the Boys Basketball program professionally within our surrounding community.

• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• Attend staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred

• 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level is required (college coaching/playing experience preferred)

• 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

Additional Responsibilities

• 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

• Demonstrated history of placing student-athletes in college programs

• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Exceptional organizational administrative and leadership skills

• Must be a solutions-oriented person

• Must take pride in all the little details that help young women 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

• Must possess a valid drivers license; ability to drive the schools 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

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

• The employee is required to sit stand walk use hands to find handle or feel and reach with hands and arms

• Must be able to bend reach stoop stand and/or walk for extended periods

• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds safely and consistently

• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions including heat cold sun rain snow and humidity

• Must be able to work in environments with adverse conditions including dirt dust pollen odors dampness and noise

• The position requires an extensive amount of walking around campus and through buildings climbing stairs and driving

Please send a resume and cover letter to