High School Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach

Abraham Joshua Heschel School seeks a High School Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach for the 2026-27 school year.

The Head Coach is responsible for creating a positive environment of teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline that reflects the values of the Heschel School. Working closely with the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for planning and executing team practices, game strategy and supervision of assistant coaches. They must possess an  extensive knowledge of basketball and be skilled in helping develop players’ basketball skills as well as managing a strength & conditioning program tailored to each players’ needs. The Head Coach is also responsible for modeling appropriate sports-like behavior and maintaining appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Prior experience coaching and/or playing the sport with the technical and tactical skills and patience to develop at all levels.

• Must be First-Aid-CPR-AED Certified

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related area

• Coaching certification from a recognized sport governing body

Job Specifics:

• Length of season- October - February/March. Tryouts are in September.

• Two-hour practice sessions three days per week, including Sundays.

• League: Metropolitan High School Athletic League (myhsal.com). Playing against NY, NJ, and Long Island Schools

• Summer clinics: two hour sessions from Monday - Thursday at the end of August

• Pay rate: Stipend ($10,000) based on workload and experience. 

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent Jewish school, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school's approach to education is governed by profound respect for children. It nurtures their curiosity, cultivates their imagination, encourages creative expression, values their initiative and engenders critical thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities.

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.