Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach

Job Details

Job Location
The Northwest School - Seattle, WA

Description

The Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school.We serve students in grades 6 to 12 on an urban campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.We provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that nurtures compassionate, globally aware and environmentally conscious individuals who find joy in learning and are ready to inspire and innovate in our interconnected world.

Northwest fosters a warm, inclusive community dedicated to ourschool values. We believe that a diverse community enriches our institution, making it more creative and dynamic. The Northwest School is committed to building a faculty and student body that reflects the diversity of the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and develop an enthusiastic, competitive, tight-knit, and team-centered program culture.
• Teach fundamentals/techniques and sport-specific and overall athletic skills, utilizing developmentally appropriate methods which develop enthusiasm and interest among the players.
• Teach and develop character in athletes. Emphasize sportsmanship and leadership with athletes. Model respectful and professional interaction with players, opponents, colleagues, and parents.
• Utilize a strong strategic understanding to game-plan and make in-game adjustments.
• Prioritize the health and safety of the athletes.
• Strive all out to win while balancing the bigger picture of effort, attitude, sportsmanship, dedication, and team supportiveness.
• Provide clear direction and goals for the team/program, consistent with NWS culture and community, articulating philosophy, expectations, and logistical details via consistent communication with players and parents, in person and digitally.
• Cultivate warm and respectful relationships with parents/guardians, both in person and via regular email correspondence regarding logistics and expectations.
• Continually evaluate and improve the program based on the enthusiasm and achievement of players.
• Communicate and collaborate closely with Athletic Director regarding logistical and philosophical details and staff hiring.
• Collaborate closely with program coaches, as well as support staff and school colleagues.
• Continually work to improve coaching effectiveness and knowledge base by way of attending clinics and conferences to develop coaching acumen.
• Meet and maintain WIAA coaching education standards.
• Understand and adhere to athletic department and WIAA sport-specific rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Expertise and experience coaching the sport at the high school or collegiate level.
• Current training in First Aid, CPR, concussion management, and sudden cardiac arrest.
• Clear Washington State Background check.

Compensation/Details: Competitive coaching stipend, based on experience.
This is a stipend only position. Season starts in mid-November and ends mid-February - early March.

Availability: Monday-Saturday.