À propos de ce poste Varsity Boys' Basketball Assistant Coach chez St. Anne's-Belfield School
About the School
Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.
As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.
Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).
If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.
About the position
St. Anne's-Belfield, a PS - 12 school serving 900+ students in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for the Winter athletic season. This position, reporting directly to our Director of Athletics, subscribes to the philosophy that the basketball program must work alongside other sports as a complement to the entire Saints athletic department. The Winter season starts at the beginning of November and runs through the end of February / beginning of March. Primary practice times are Monday through Friday from 4 pm - 6 pm with additional practice times around competition dates.
This is a stipended position paid across 7 pay periods with the total stipend amount ranging from $3,000 to $3,500.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head coach in conducting and developing practice and game plans.
- Analyze individual player abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and factor these into the season competitions and strategy sessions in conjunction with our basketball staff.
- Support team rules and regulations and ensure players are familiar with them.
- Assist in organizing team-building sessions and activities off the court.
- Instill good sportsmanship in all team players and in all phases of athletic participation.
- Assist in managing and supervising athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, and respect.
- Encourage players to engage in other Saints sports programs.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in basketball.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Passion for basketball and comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the game.
- Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of VISAA & basketball rules that apply to the sport.
- Demonstrated ability to instruct, relate to, teach, and supervise student-athletes on and off the court.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the athletic schedule.
- Basketball coaching experience preferred.
- Familiarity with independent school or collegiate athletic environments preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication, management, motivational, interpersonal, and strategizing skills.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude.
- Embraces a high level of accountability.
- Professionally calm and motivationally intense.
- A progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.
- Empathetic and able to work well with staff and players.
- Able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to game and equipment setup.
