What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach position at Phillips Academy?
Salary Range:$16,000 To $16,000.00
Phillips Academy seeks a dedicated and knowledgeable head varsity girls’ basketball coach with a start date of early September 2026.
The Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Andover girls’ basketball program, including, but not limited to:
- Planning and leading daily practice sessions, four days per week
- Overseeing all aspects of game day as well as game-day preparations, typically 2-game days per week across the season with occasional 3-game weeks
- Working collaboratively with varsity assistant coaches as well as JV program coaches to encourage program continuity
- Supporting out-of-season training that aligns with all Phillips Academy and NEPSAC policies and standards
- Coordinating with athletic department on all details of team management including but not limited to, travel logistics, food and scheduling
- Cultivating and overseeing a positive team culture
- Promoting the Andover basketball program through social media and website recaps as well as recognition of individual player achievement within NEPSAC or beyond
- Monitoring and prioritizing student-athlete health and wellness
- Working with admission office to support recruitment and matriculation of student-athletes
- As appropriate, partnering with players and college counseling in college athletic recruitment process
The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
- Previous basketball coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level
- Demonstrated ability to teach and develop fundamental and advanced basketball skills
- Ability to positively motivate, inspire, and serve as a role model to student-athletes
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment
- Interest in continued professional growth as a coach and educator
The competitive basketball season runs from late November through early March, with a commitment of approximately 30-35 hours per week (Monday–Saturday). Practice sessions are typically held between 3:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., with midweek and Saturday games. Away games on Wednesday often require an early afternoon (1:30 p.m.) departure from campus with longer away travel schedule to be expected on Saturdays. The basketball teams participates in a multiple-day holiday tournament in late December with typically, a one-night overnight stay in local hotel.
The Academy provides competitive benefits, and salary is commensurate with experience.
Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Salary : $16,000