Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova), is a distinguished co-educational, college preparatory school in beautiful Ojai, California.  Founded by Augustinian Friars and ranked as one of the best Catholic schools in America, Villanova was visited several times by Pope Leo XIV when he was head of the worldwide Order of Saint Augustine.  Serving boarding and day students in grades six through twelve, Villanova offers a rigorous education rooted in a rich intellectual tradition that dates back to the founding of the Augustinians in 1244.  Surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest and 30 miles east of Santa Barbara, Villanova is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Villanova Prep seeks a basketball coach to support the basketball program at various levels.  This position reports directly to the Varsity Basketball Head Coach.  

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Planning and conducting practices preparing student-athletes for competition
• Support fundraising initiatives including clinics and summer camps

• Ensure the safety of all participants enforcing safety protocols
• Communicating with student-athletes, parents and families, school administration, teachers, and staff regarding expectations, schedules, and athletic program policies 
• Commitment to modeling the values of Catholic education and Villanova’s Augustinian mission

Required Qualifications:

• Prior basketball coaching or playing experience 
• Ability to work well with high school students and with the rest of the coaching staff
• Current, CPR, and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• After selection coaches must pass a background check, fingerprinting and complete CIF and Archdiocesan requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous high school or club basketball coaching experience 
• Experience working in a Catholic high school environment

The wage range is $2,000 - $5,000 depending on experience and number of teams coaching. 

If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and resume to Athletic Director, Marty Meyer mmeyer@villanovaprep.org

About Villanova Preparatory School

Villanova Prep, an exceptional co-ed, college preparatory school in beautiful Ojai, California. Founded by Augustinian Friars and ranked as one of the best Catholic schools in America, VPS was visited several times by Pope Leo when he was head of the worldwide Order of Saint Augustine. Serving boarding and day students in grades six through twelve, Villanova offers a rigorous education rooted in a rich intellectual tradition that dates back to the founding of the Augustinians in 1244. Surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest and 30 miles east of Santa Barbara, Villanova is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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