NEPSAC AAA, Head Girls Basketball Coach

Position Specifics

The Girls Basketball Head Coach is responsible for various aspects of the Girls Basketball Program, such as recruiting within the school, scheduling opponents (in conjunction with the Athletic Director), training, and coaching team members. The Girls Basketball Head Coach must abide by the NEPSAC and regulations and the rules and regulations set by Darrow School’s Board of Trustees, Head of School, Senior Administrative Team, and Director of Athletics.

This position could include on-campus housing for the right candidate. Housing is contingent upon the ability to perform residential duty in one of our dormitories.

Responsibilities of this position include

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship
• Coordinate the development, promotion, and retention of the girls' basketball program 
• Work as a liaison between Darrow’s Admissions Office and the prospective student-athletes. 
• Assist the Director of Athletics with the scheduling of games and coordination of team logistics
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the girls' basketball program. 
• Ensure all girls' basketball program goals align with the overall objectives of the Athletic Department
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development
• Hold a preseason meeting with student-athletes before the first official game
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and trips off campus; encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying
• Serve as a liaison between the NCAA and the point person in the college recruitment process.
• Participate in special activities, including senior night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury by working with Athletic Training staff. 
• Represent Darrow School and the Girls Basketball program professionally within our surrounding community
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. 
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator

Benefits of this position include

• Generous paid time off
• Medical and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan (Darrow will match 2% of gross salary after one year of service)
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Basic life and AD&D coverage

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level required (head coaching experience preferred)
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. 
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. 
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (NEPSAC), opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students. 
• This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Additional Knowledge/Desirable Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount, in addition to extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques
• Knowledge of NEPSAC rules
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes
• Demonstrated history of placing student-athletes in college programs
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and leadership skills 
• Must be a solutions-oriented person
• Must take pride in all the little details that help young women be successful in life and in school
• Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court
• Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability
• Must possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively
• Should be a progressive thinker, but a believer in planning and preparation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; ability to drive the school’s vehicles (training will be provided) 
• Commitment to the 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week life of a boarding school 
• An educational philosophy consistent with the mission of the school

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required  to talk or hear 
• The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to find, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms 
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds safely and consistently
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, sun, rain, snow, and humidity
• Must be able to work in environments with adverse conditions, including dirt, dust, pollen, odors, dampness, and noise
• The position requires an extensive amount of walking around campus and through buildings, climbing stairs, and driving

About Darrow School

About Darrow School Darrow School, an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and post-graduates, offers a comprehensive, individually focused college-preparatory curriculum that combines classroom instruction, experiential learning, and environmental consciousness. The School's two campuses are located in the Town of New Lebanon and the Town of Cannan, located on the New York State side of the Berkshires. It comprises many buildings, 16 of which are Shaker-built and designated as Registered National Historic Landmark buildings. Why Work at Darrow? There is something indefinable and remarkable about Darrow School. Perhaps it’s our historic Shaker Heritage, or our location nestled between the Berkshire Mountains and the Hudson Valley. Or maybe it's our community of individuals where everyone feels welcome and celebrated. Darrow is a place that draws people together, connects them, and stays with them forever. Darrow offers a generous benefits package that includes retirement, health, life, disability insurance plans, and holidays and summers off for teaching faculty. There's so much to enjoy about living and working at Darrow, and the community offers ...something for everyone. Our faculty and staff have said that some of the reasons they love working at Darrow include meaningful work, a feeling of inclusion and acceptance, and friendly and familiar faces on campus. Darrow is a small community with a big heart. Living, Breathing History With 300+ students from around the world, Darrow offers faculty, staff, and students a dynamic boarding school experience. Our Mountainside campus was once home to the Mount Lebanon Shaker Society, renowned for its commitment to social and racial justice, community planning, architecture, and entrepreneurship. Our Lakeside campus boasts a Shaker heritage as well, along with a deep history of educating students. Mission and Values Darrow serves diverse backgrounds and abilities, building on individuals' talents and interests to deepen thinking with specialized programs, providing opportunities to explore the creative spaces where ideas intersect, and solutions emerge. Our curriculum, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, is individually focused and combines innovative classroom instruction with project-based learning to educate future generations of global citizens who understand the wider world and their place in it. Our Guiding Values Growth We prioritize growth over perfection, recognizing that each individual has their own gifts, challenges, and goals to build from. Our students are safe to fail creatively, which is essential for true learning. They routinely revise and reflect on their work on their way toward mastery. Diversity We believe that the opportunity to learn and grow in a small, diverse community during your formative years is irreplaceable. We actively cultivate and celebrate a student body that is diverse along many dimensions, including racial and ethnic diversity, diversity of gender identity, and neurodiversity. Community Like the Mohicans and Shakers who inhabited this place before us, we believe in the power of an intentional community built around shared work and shared values. Darrow is deliberately small, which means that each community member is valued and influential. Compassion We seek to treat each other with compassion, recognizing that we may only know a small part of someone else’s story. Authenticity We aspire to be a place where young people become comfortable in their own skins and empowered to understand and share their authentic selves. Campus Life There's always something exciting and thought-provoking happening at Darrow. Enjoying a lively campus culture, faculty and staff have opportunities to regularly attend and participate in a diverse array of year-round events, including Hands-to-Work, Community Lunches, Community Programming, fitness classes, concerts, performances, talks, lectures, live theater, and art exhibitions. Additionally, there are countless opportunities for collaboration on several campus-wide projects and initiatives for those seeking to serve their community. World-renowned Arts and Culture Darrow is at the center of world-renowned arts and culture. Our location at the edge of the Berkshires is home to music and performing arts venues in the summer, dozens of museums, and various historic sites. Cultural festivals and concerts speak to the region's diversity, while art colonies and craft villages offer inside views of skilled artisans at work. One of America's first art movements started in the Hudson Valley. Today, Modern art is well represented with venues such as MassMoCa, Storm King Arts Center, and Dia: Beacon, all international destinations. Darrow School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law concerning non-discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. Darrow School does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational, athletic, recreational, and other school-administered programs. The school does not offer visa sponsorship for employees.

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