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Greenwich Academy, an independent college-preparatory day school for girls located in Greenwich, CT, seeks an Assistant Varsity Basketball coach for the 2023 - 2024 season. This part-time, seasonal position begins in November and ends in March. 

Specific qualifications include significant experience coaching competitive basketball. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and collegiate basketball experience is a plus. Qualified candidates will effectively assist the head coach by teaching skills, strategies, and creating positive team culture while embracing the unique role of athletics in an independent school setting. Strong organizational skills and experience in effectively managing relationships with athletes, coaches, and parents will help the candidate succeed. Additionally, the coach will support and reflect the school’s mission and values and have the ability to effectively communicate these ideals. 

Practices occur on weekdays from 3:30 - 5:30, ideally, the coach will work with our middle school program which practices from 2:00 - 3:20 with the exception of Wednesday and Fridays. There are approximately 18 games with a number occurring on Saturdays with some events being 2 hours away. 

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Greenwich Academy’s objective is to develop girls and young women of exceptional character and achievement who demonstrate independence, resilience, courage, integrity, and compassion. Equally important, Greenwich Academy expects all teachers/coaches to embrace a commitment to a variety of teaching strategies, to be enthusiastic learners themselves, and to be dedicated to sustaining a culture of anti-racism and anti-bias in our community. Greenwich Academy is located on a 39-acre campus in central Greenwich, approximately 25 miles from New York City and 47 miles from New Haven. Approx. 800 girls attend GA from Pre-K through 12th grade. Those interested in the position should email a cover letter and a resume to mbrousseau@greenwichacademy.org
 

About Greenwich Academy

Greenwich Academy is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls and young women that seeks to foster excellence. Its mission is to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum within an inclusive, diverse community. The school’s objective is to develop girls and young women of exceptional character and achievement who demonstrate independence, resilience, courage, integrity, and compassion. As a community, we strive above all to honor our motto, “Toward the Building of Character.”

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