Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach (seasonal)
Durham Academy · Durham, NC · 3 wk ago
EducationTemporary
Located in Durham, NC. Posted 21 days ago.
About the role
Durham Academy is accepting applications for part-time varsity assistant girls basketball coach. The season runs from late October through mid‑February.
Responsibilities
- Assist with tryouts and team selection in consultation with the V 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 girls basketball program and DA Athletics trainers, staff, administration and faculty
- This position reports to both the Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach and the Director of Athletics
- Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment of 90‑minute practices with two‑three games per week
Requirements
- 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 believe 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
- Have the ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail
- Are personable, collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals
- Use technology thoughtfully and creatively
- Innovate and experiment to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems
Schedule
Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment of 90‑minute practices with two‑three games per week.