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Job Title: Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Organization: Boston University Academy

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Stipend: $2,000 - $3,000 (based on experience)

Job Description:

Boston University Academy is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to fill the position of Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. As the Assistant Coach, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the girls' basketball program, including practices, games, and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct regular practice sessions to improve players' technical abilities, teamwork, and understanding of the game.
• Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance their individual skills.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with other coaches and staff members to ensure effective coordination between the girls' basketball program and the overall athletic department.

Qualifications:

• Previous basketball coaching experience, preferably at the high school or club level.
• Sound knowledge of basketball strategies, techniques, and rules.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Availability to work weekday afternoon and evenings to accommodate practices and games.
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Current valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of background check upon job offer.

Season Schedule:

• The girls' basketball season will run from December 1, 2023 - February 23, 2024 (off for winter break December 10 - January 3)
• The expected weekly commitment for the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach is approximately 10-12 hours.
• Practices are held from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.

Please email resume to David Stone (athletic director) and Olivia Hartman (assistant athletic director).

stoneyd@bu.edu

Ohartman@bu.edu

Qualifications:

• Previous basketball coaching experience, preferably at the high school or club level.
• Sound knowledge of basketball strategies, techniques, and rules.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
• Availability to work weekday afternoon and evenings to accommodate practices and games.
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Current valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of background check upon job offer.

About Boston University Academy

Founded in 1993, Boston University Academy (BUA) is an academically rigorous independent day school located on the Boston University campus. BUA is the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, offering a distinctive curriculum to students in grades nine through twelve. BUA provides students with an unparalleled college preparatory program that combines liberal arts coursework with classes at Boston University. At BUA, students’ zeal for learning takes them as far as they are capable. Small class sizes and close relationships with faculty allow students to pursue their passions and nurture their talents. In eleventh and twelfth grade, students regularly complete up to 12 courses (equivalent to approximately 48 college credits) from the University’s undergraduate curriculum. BUA students in good academic and disciplinary standing gain automatic admission to Boston University. The school’s 202 students come from 55 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. BUA’s Mission: In our caring high-school community, students who love learning are challenged to think critically and read deeply, and to explore adventurously the wider world of learning at Boston University.

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