Head Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach

Cheshire Academy; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Academy is seeking a Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2025-26 academic year. This role involves direct coaching duties, supporting student-athlete development, and guiding athletes through the NCAA recruitment process. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and proven coaching experience, emphasizing engagement and character development.

Qualifications

• Proven girls’ basketball coaching experience at the college/high school level.
• Experience or knowledge of independent day and boarding schools a plus.
• Ability to coach a secondary sport depending on strengths.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coaching responsibilities and program organization.
• Support student-athletes' academic success and recruitment.
• Create a positive environment for all student-athletes.

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication skills

Ability to develop relationships

Commitment to core values

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Description

Cheshire Academy seeks a Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.

- Direct coaching responsibilities including: program organization, practice planning, game preparation/management, and overall student-athlete development following the mission statement and core values of Cheshire Academy.

- Support CA commitment to student-athletes through prioritization of student academic success, character development, social emotional learning, and community involvement.

- Yearly recruitment and retention of highly skilled mission-appropriate student-athletes.

- In collaboration with the College Counseling Office, provide guidance to student athletes engaged in the NCAA recruitment process.

- Provide end-of-season collection of information, uniforms, award winners, and season review.

- Create a competitive, fun, and positive environment for all student-athletes.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required
2. Proven girls’ basketball coaching experience at the college/high school and/or premier level. Previous recruiting experience preferred.
3. Experience with or extensive knowledge of independent day and boarding schools a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills.
2. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of constituents – students, parents, faculty and staff.
3. Commitment to our core values of growth, engagement, collaboration and belonging.
4. Depending on candidate’s strengths, the ability to coach a secondary sport in some capacity.