What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach position at The Baldwin School?
Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.
Now, more than ever, an all-girls education provides students an invaluable opportunity at a crucial time of their development and helps girls become confident, successful, and resilient young women. At Baldwin, our experience and commitment to an all-girls environment make us experts in how girls learn, thrive, and succeed in school and life.
The Baldwin School is seeking qualified coaches for the following positions for the 2026-27 season:
- Varsity Head Basketball Coach
Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the successful candidates will possess a genuine love and knowledge of their sport and understand how to teach, mentor and motivate student-athletes. In addition, the ability to lead collaboratively and creatively is essential.
A Baldwin Coach:
- Is student-centered, embraces school life, and shows it through positive actions and interactions
- Consistently maintains high standards for their work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence
- Fosters a positive culture by being collaborative, optimistic, approachable, selfless, and flexible
- Embodies our core values of Learning, Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, and Honesty
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Competitive background and previous experience in coaching required
- Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of student-athletes
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to attend all team practices, meetings, and games
Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references.
Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.