Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach

Key School; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 3,800 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

Key School in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach for the 2026-2027 winter season. The ideal candidate will balance individual achievement with team needs, promote sportsmanship, inclusivity, and character development.

The coach will lead practices and games, communicate with families, attend departmental and athletic meetings, manage equipment, and serve as the school representative at IAAM and MIAA events.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Willingness to coach all practices and games.
• Strong communication with parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and attend all practices and games (5 days a week).
• Communicate with parents and students effectively.
• Attend meetings with Athletics Department and Director of Athletics.
• Organize and maintain equipment for the program.
• Represent the school in IAAM and MIAA meetings in collaboration with other offices.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

CPR Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Annapolis, MD 21403Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $4,200.00 - $4,200.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationStipend Amount: $4,200

Key School is looking for a qualified Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach for the winter Athletic Season for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ideal candidate will support the Athletic program by helping students find the balance between individual achievement and the needs of the team, between broad participation and deep commitment to one sport. Key students value intense competition and honor good sportsmanship. The program seeks coaches who encourage inclusivity while promoting the students’ commitment to mastering skills, understanding tactics, fostering teamwork, and developing character.

The Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach manages the program within the framework of the Athletics Philosophy of the Key School.

The Coach will:

• Plan and attend all practices and games (practices and games are 5 days a week).
• Communicate with parents and students effectively.
• Attend meetings with the Athletic Department, the coaching staff, and the Director of Athletics.
• Organize and maintain all related equipment for the program.
• Head Varsity Coaches/ Program Coordinators will also serve as the school’s representatives at all IAAM and MIAA Conference preseason and postseason meetings and work collaboratively with the Admissions Office and the Office of College Counseling in support of our student-athletes.

Qualifications

Coaches are expected to be available for all practices and games and are required to be CPR certified (certification paid by the School). Key School is a member of both IAAM and MIAA.

About the School

Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis

Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community.Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Key.