Assistant Basketball Coach:

• Work with the Head Basketball and Head Postgraduate Basketball Coach to assist in building a highly competitive program, that is able to compete at a high level
• Assist with oversight of three levels within the basketball program, The Postgraduate basketball program, the Prep Program and well as Varsity level – this includes year-round training program for athletes with an emphasis on skill development and strength and conditioning, creating a competitive schedule, practice planning, and game management.
• Assist in recruiting high character individuals to Phelps School that are mission appropriate student-athletes
• Assist in the placement of student-athletes to top colleges and universities that are the right fit.
• Advising students through our student advisory program
• Serving the school’s residential and student life program
• Serving as an advisor to a select number of students
• Teaching ability preferred but not required

Residential Life Duties Include:

• Attending to the needs, health, safety, and wellness of the students under their care.
• Supervising student residential life on campus from the evening through the morning hours on weekdays and weekends.
• Chaperoning students for activities, athletics, and outdoor adventure experiences.
• Sleeping overnight on campus within their own apartments, ready to wake up in case of emergencies.
• Building appropriate relationships of trust with students.
• Proctoring nightly study hall
• Carrying out daily room inspections
• Helping students to wake up and exit the dorm in time for breakfast and classes
• The health and wellness of our students
• Responding to student behavior with appropriate positive and negative consequences

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred)
• National level Post-Graduate and/or collegiate coaching experience and/or professional playing experience
• Experience teaching and working closely with adolescents of various ages
• Desire to be actively engaged in the school community
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to support the residential life needs of a boarding school community

Email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]