What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach position at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy?
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is seeking an energetic and motivated head coach for our Girls Varsity Basketball program in 2026-27. Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school for students in grades 6-12 that is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Our team competes in the Friends Schools League (FSL), PAISAA, and the Capital City Jewish Hoops Invitational. This position is responsible for, under the guidance of the Director of Athletics, the leadership of the Girls Varsity Basketball team.
Qualifications
All interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Bob Dignazio, Director of Athletics
bdignazio@jbha.org
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Qualifications
- Prior experience coaching competitive basketball at the high school, club, prep, or college level
- Prior competitive playing experience preferred
- Ability to motivate and teach student-athletes in a positive environment
- Demonstrated effective coaching skills and knowledge of basketball skill development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect
- Teach the game of basketball at both the individual and team levels
- Establish a strong and positive team culture that values leadership, responsibility, and respect that aligns with JBHA’s core values
- Help to mentor the upper school and middle school head and assistant coaches
- Assist in the development of the middle school and upper school basketball programs
- Expand the off-season basketball program
- Identify potential prospective students and assist in engagement, when necessary.
- Drive student-athletes to games in team van if needed
- Effectively communicate and build relationships with players, parents, staff, and administration
- Support the athletic program and student-athletes
- Attend end-of-season sports awards assembly
All interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Bob Dignazio, Director of Athletics
bdignazio@jbha.org
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.