St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA, seeks a Head Coach for our varsity boys basketball team. This part-time position begins in late November and concludes in early March. St. Mark’s has a strong tradition of excellence in boys basketball and competes in the Independent School League. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the game of basketball, demonstrated coaching experience, and a commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have at least 3–4 years of coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamental, technical, and tactical aspects of basketball.
• Ability to attract and recruit student-athletes and families to St. Mark’s who will contribute positively to the school’s overall educational program.
• Ability to positively motivate, inspire, and serve as a role model for student-athletes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Lauren Ames, Director of Athletics, at laurenames@stmarksschool.org.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a Monday-to-Saturday practice and game schedule, including travel to away contests.
• Organize and conduct purposeful practices that foster player development, teamwork, and competitive preparation.
• Build and sustain a strong team culture that emphasizes leadership, accountability, sportsmanship, and the school’s values of respect, understanding, safety, and honesty.
• Work collaboratively with the athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, alumni, faculty, and administration.
• Support the admission process by helping to identify and recruit prospective student-athletes who are a strong fit for the St. Mark’s community.
• Represent St. Mark’s and its athletic program with professionalism and integrity.

About St. Mark's School

St. Mark's School is a coed, private boarding high school of approximately 375 students with a strong, college preparatory curriculum located 22 miles west of Boston and 12 miles east of Worcester. St. Mark's School educates young people for lives of leadership and service. Founded in 1865 as an intentionally small residential community, the School challenges its students to develop their particular analytic and creative capabilities by both inspiring their academic and spiritual curiosity and kindling their passion for discovery. We value cooperation over self-interest, and we encourage all members of our community to explore their place in the larger world beyond our campus. St. Mark’s School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetics, and any other characteristic or status protected by law. This commitment is exemplified in numerous ways, such as our welcoming Chapel program, our Pathways Program which houses multiple student-centered affinity spaces, and the intersectional work within our office of Communit...y and Equity and Global Studies programs. The School values flexible educators who possess an optimistic, growth-oriented mindset regarding learning, both for themselves and their students.

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