What are the responsibilities and job description for the Basketball Coach position at Franklin School?
About Franklin School
Franklin is a visionary high school where students have the freedom to chart their own course while leaning on our long history of educational excellence. With a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum, Franklin engages students as active participants in their learning, preparing them to be innovators and socially responsible global leaders.
Boys Basketball Coach (Winter 2026)
Season Dates: November 30 – March 15
Schedule: Part-time, weekday afternoons with occasional weekends
Compensation: $6,000
Position Overview
Franklin seeks a dynamic Varsity Basketball Coach to lead our Winter program. The coach will work closely with the Director of Athletics to build a program that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, while ensuring a safe, positive environment for student-athletes.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead engaging practices and competitive strategies.
- Model and cultivate teamwork, leadership, accountability, and commitment.
- Supervise student-athletes daily.
- Supervise and travel with student-athletes to and from all practices and competitions.
- Prioritize student-athlete health and safety, including the immediate reporting of injuries to the Athletic Director and school health office.
- Responsible for medical equipment at all practices, travel, and competitions.
- Report scores, maintain attendance, and provide program updates to the Athletic Department.
- Manage equipment and uniforms, ensuring accountability.
- Communicate with parents and players in a timely and effective manner.
- Read and adhere to all Athletic Department policies outlined in the Athletic Handbook.
- Foster strong relationships with athletes, families, colleagues, and the Franklin community.
- Demonstrate the highest respect for officials and serve as a role model in sportsmanship.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of high school and/or club basketball coaching experience
- Certifications and licenses from NFHS or sport federations are highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and connect with student-athletes
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of team culture
- Coaching Requirements per New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association required
All coaches must complete the following certifications prior to working directly with student-athletes. Candidates may be hired conditionally without them, but completion is required before the first practice:
- CPR / First Aid
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
- NFHS Concussion in Sports
- NFHS Heat Illness Prevention
- NFHS Implicit Bias
- BeNice Mental Health Education
Background Check & References
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
- Candidates must also provide professional references as part of the hiring process.
Why Join Franklin?
Coaches at Franklin are mentors as well as teachers. You’ll join a collaborative athletic department committed to developing student-athletes not only in their sport but as leaders and engaged citizens. If you are passionate about volleyball and excited to contribute to a forward-thinking school community, we encourage you to apply.