Girls' Vasrsity Basketball - Assistant Coach
About the role
Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, composed of Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates students' journeys. We seek teachers committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally. Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will improve our work, society, and learning outcomes. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members. Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of intelligent, collaborative, and compassionate professionals who care about their work, school, and colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.
Responsibilities
- Assist in assessment of athletes’ performance.
- Assist in game-day decisions.
- Work in a positive manner with the head coach.
- Demonstrate basketball drills for extended periods during practices and games.
- Communicate effectively across a loud gymnasium.
- Travel to away games via team transport.
Qualifications
- Previous basketball experience and/or team coaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basketball rules and techniques.
Schedule
- Season: November 16, 2026 – week of February 11, 2027.
- Weekly commitments: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:15–6:45 pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:55–5:00 pm; Sundays 9:00 am–11:00 am.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $3,400 – $4,000 per year (Waltham).