What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach position at GULLIVER PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC?
About Gulliver Preparatory School
Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what’s next. At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.
Rooted in the spirit of Miami, Gulliver embodies the city’s energy and innovation to create a learning environment that’s dynamic and future-facing. We aspire to be a national model for teaching and learning, where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, discovery, and the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.
Working at Gulliver
Gulliver is a trusted guide for families, and our faculty and staff are core to building powerful relationships that ensure every child thrives. Our compassionate, inspired educators nurture individuality and character, fostering a culture of collaboration that challenges students to meet their full potential and prepare for a future full of possibility.
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Position Overview
Gulliver Prep is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach (seasonal coach role). This multifaceted role involves coaching the Upper School varsity team, overseeing and aligning the basketball program at younger levels, and fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the girls’ basketball program.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coach the varsity girls’ basketball team, providing instruction, guidance, and mentorship to student-athletes.
- Plan and conduct effective practice sessions that promote skill development, teamwork, and competitive readiness.
- Identify and develop talent within the Gulliver school community.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, school staff, and community stakeholders.
- Collaborate with our youth sports and middle school coaches to align coaching philosophies, skill progressions, and concepts across all levels.
- Oversee girls’ basketball clinics and camps.
- Attract, mentor, and evaluate coaching staff.
- Assist with game scheduling, equipment management, and team travel.
- Maintain compliance with FHSAA and school policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, with a proven track record of success in developing student-athletes.
- Strong background in teaching basketball fundamentals, practice and game planning, and overall team management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of motivating student-athletes.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.
Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.