Head Varsity Basketball Coach — Lead a Girls’ Athletics Program

The Hockaday School; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hockaday School is seeking a Head Varsity Basketball Coach to lead the girls’ varsity program with a focus on skill development and competitive success. You will oversee practices, develop strategies, and coordinate travel while upholding school values and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of basketball coaching experience, strong communication, and accountability for equipment and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least three years of coaching basketball experience.
• Basic computer literacy including Windows and Office.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Background checks required (criminal and sex offender checks).

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning for success.
• Prepare, organize, and supervise all practices.
• Oversee program development at all levels including Middle School.
• Attend scheduling meetings and assist with scheduling of competitions and team travel.
• Secure, care for, inventory uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate with parents and athletes.
• Submit season results, inventory, awards, grading, and needs to Director of Athletics.
• Drive teams/equipment to practices/competitions; meet driving requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hockaday School is seeking a Head Varsity Basketball Coach to lead the girls’ varsity program with a focus on skill development and competitive success. You will oversee practices, develop strategies, and coordinate travel while upholding school values and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of basketball coaching experience, strong communication, and accountability for equipment and records.