Head Coach Junior Varsity Boys Basketball

EF Academy, Pasadena is looking for a Head Coach to support our Boys Basketball program through leading our Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team.

EF Academy competes in the competitive Prep League, which includes Chadwick, Flintridge Prep, Pasadena Poly, Providence, and Rio Hondo Prep.

The Head Coach will emphasize the development of life skills, and provide an exemplary experience for students, in support of the mission and vision of EF Academy.

The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for day-to-day supervision of assigned assistant coaches;

all coaches ultimately report to the Athletic Director. EF Academy Ethos : Minimum Requirements :

• Experience playing and / or coaching competitive athletics at or above the high school level.
• Acquire, possess, and maintain current coaching certifications and trainings as required by CIF and the State of California before employment can begin.
• 3+ years working with high school aged students preferred.

Professional Qualifications and Qualities :

• Motivated, adaptable, and visionary leader.
• Demonstrates teamwork, humility, and support in identifying, pursuing, and achieving a shared vision.
• Effectively communicates with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Manages time effectively while meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership, supervision, and overall organization of the assigned athletic team.
• Collaborate with the Varsity Head Coach to implement and teach foundational athletics concepts and schemes to prepare students to play Varsity in the future.
• Embrace the responsibility for the care of athletes and the team, in support of
• Assesses and instructs athletes, individually and in groups, regarding the basic and advanced nuances of the assigned sport, including sport-specific rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
• Strategize, prepare, supervise, and coach the assigned athletic team at all scheduled practices, games, and events.
• Establishes and maintains expectations of behavior for athletes and the team that reflect positively upon EF Academy.
• Demonstrate and promote sportsmanship towards opponents, teammates, officials, and spectators.
• Serve as a mentor to athletes, supporting and encouraging their holistic growth.
• Frequently and proactively collaborate with the Athletic Director regarding scheduling, transportation, facility, equipment, and other team needs.
• Drive the athletic team to daily off-campus practices, including competitions.
• Implement and ensure proper care, use, and safety of athletic equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Implement, follow, and monitor athletic team compliance with all CIF-SS, Athletic Department, and EF Academy rules and regulations.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athletic injury, including chaperoning an athlete to a hospital or medical facility as required.
• Frequently collaborate with the Health Center regarding health and availability of athletes.
• Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning staff regarding team lifts, workouts, and conditioning.
• Attend meetings and award ceremonies as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Hours : Athletic teams are permitted to practice up to 18 hours per week, and up to 4 hours per day (with a competition day counting as 3 hours).

Working schedule is dependent upon finalizing team practice schedules, travel schedules (departure / return times), and competition schedules (which includes some nights on weekdays / weekends).

Sundays are always off. Practice schedule may vary, but current plan is for the team to practice Monday through Friday from 6 : 30am to 8 : 00am in our on-campus gym.

Coaches are required to be able to drive students to off-campus team events. The JV Boys Basketball team will start practicing on Monday, October 28, and the season will conclude on Tuesday, February 4.

Due to EF Academy’s winter break, there are no practices / games from Thursday, December 12, through Wednesday, January 8.

Anticipated Salary Range : $22-25 per hour