JV Boys Basketball Assistant Coach (seasonal)

About the role

Durham Academy is accepting applications for a part-time Junior Varsity Assistant boys basketball coach. The season runs from late October through early February. Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all‑gender, independent day school with 1,273 students in Pre‑kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Requisition ID: 1312

Responsibilities

• Assist with tryouts and team selection in consultation with the JV Head Coach and the Varsity coaching staff
• Help plan and execute effective practices
• Assist Head Coach with game strategy
• Drive a minibus to all road games
• Collaborate with all coaches in the boys basketball program and DA Athletics trainers, staff, administration and faculty
• Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment of 90‑minute practices with two‑three games per week
• This position reports to both the Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach and the Director of Athletics

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching basketball at the interscholastic or collegiate level
• A commitment to providing a safe, healthy, joyful environment for practice and play
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability and eagerness to maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all members of the school community (student‑athletes, families, alumni, teachers, administrators and fellow coaches)
• The ability to lead student‑athletes with competitive energy and formative care

Skills

• Culturally competent and believes in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of a school community
• Can work independently with minimal supervision and routinely prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail
• Personable, collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals
• Uses technology thoughtfully and creatively
• Innovates and experiments to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems

Schedule

The position is part‑time, with practices lasting 90 minutes on weekdays and two‑three games per week. The season runs from late October through early February.