MS Assistant Basketball Coach

Kent Place School seeks a Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

Hours : 2 : 30-3 : 30 pm Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday(games may finish later and can occur on Thursdays)

Season : Winter (11 / 10 / 25-2 / 27 / 26)

Requirements :

Prior coaching / playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience at the high school level required.

Understand the fundamentals of the game of basketball.

Educate and coach student-athletes in basketball; instruct players regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.

Must have excellent communication skills and strong administrative skills.

Communicates and enforces policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team.

Plan and communicate with coaches regarding practice sessions and competition strategies that ensure the health and physical well-being of student-athletes.

Maintain, along with coaches, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, and on school-provided transportation.

Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Organizational and problem-solving skills.

Possess and demonstrate cultural competency to ensure interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies highlight awareness, competence, and sensitivity.

Attend a mandatory preseason training session with the Athletic Department.

Participate in special activities, awards nights, admission panels, open houses, and pep assemblies.

Complete all coaching accreditation modules and KPS training.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume

by October 6, 2025.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our

Diversity statement

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