Upper School Head Coach Boys Basketball

Position Summary

The Head Coach of the Boys Basketball program is responsible for leading and developing all aspects of the program in alignment with the mission and values of The Nueva School. This includes fostering a positive, educational-based athletic experience, emphasizing character development, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Culture

• Develop and articulate a clear vision and philosophy for the basketball program.
• Build a culture centered on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and respect.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes on and off the court.

Coaching & Player Development

• Plan and lead all practices, games, and team activities.
• Teach fundamental and advanced basketball skills, strategies, and systems.
• Support the physical, mental, and emotional development of student-athletes.
• Provide regular feedback and evaluation to players.

Program Management

• Oversee all levels of the program (Varsity, JV, and Middle School).
• Mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Coordinate team schedules, including practices, games, and travel with Assistant AD.

Student-Athlete Support

• Support student-athlete well-being and balance between academics and athletics.
• Assist with college placement guidance for interested student-athletes.

Communication & Community Engagement

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with players, families, and school administration (weekly email).
• Represent the program positively within the school and broader community.
• Organize and support program events, camps, or clinics.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all school, league, and state athletic association rules.
• Prioritize player safety, including proper training techniques and injury protocols.
• Maintain required certifications (e.g., CPR, First Aid, concussion training).

Qualifications

• Previous high school, collegiate, or higher-level coaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire student-athletes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of The Nueva School environment.
• Bachelor’s degree recommended.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in an independent/private school setting.
• Ability to contribute to the school community beyond coaching.
• Strong emphasis on character development and leadership training.
• Experience with program building and long-term athlete development.

Season & Time Commitment

• Winter sport season (with expected off-season engagement including workouts, clinics, and program development).
• Availability for after-school practices, games, and occasional weekend commitments.

Please send your application information (cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references) to the Nueva Employment Website.  To address specific questions, please email Brett McCabe, at bmccabe@nuevaschool.org

The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field. 

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally-recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.

A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”

For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: www.nuevaschool.org

Salary : $24 - $60