Varsity Boys Head Basketball Coach

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr, PA, invites applications for the Head Coach, Boys Varsity Basketball, for the 2026-27 season. Under the guidance of the Director of Athletics, you will lead the program, develop players, and model positive leadership.

This stipend position seeks a coach with experience at high school/club/college levels, strong communication, and a commitment to sportsmanship. You will plan practices, engage prospective students, and promote a team culture aligned

Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching competitive basketball at the high school, club, prep, or college level.
• Prior competitive playing experience preferred.
• Ability to motivate and teach student-athletes in a positive environment.
• Demonstrated effective coaching skills and knowledge of basketball skill development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Teach the game of basketball at both the individual and team levels.
• Establish a strong and positive team culture that values leadership, responsibility, and respect that aligns with JBHA’s core values.
• Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Positively influence upper school and middle school basketball coaches.
• Expand the off-season basketball program.
• Develop competitive and engaging in-season practice plans and basketball programming.
• Identify potential prospective students and assist in engagement, when necessary.
• Drive student-athletes to games in team van if needed.
• Effectively communicate and build relationships with players, parents, staff, and administration.
• Support the athletic program and student-athletes.
• This is a stipend position.

Skills

Coaching experience

Player development

Motivation & leadership

Coaching skills

Interpersonal communication

Sportsmanship & respect

Job description

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is seeking an energetic and motivated head coach for our Boys Varsity Basketball program in 2026-27. Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school for students in grades 6-12 that is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Our team competes in the Friends Schools League (FSL), PAISAA, and the Capital City Jewish Hoops Invitational. This position is responsible for, under the guidance of the Director of Athletics, the leadership of the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience coaching competitive basketball at the high school, club, prep, or college level
• Prior competitive playing experience preferred
• Ability to motivate and teach student-athletes in a positive environment
• Demonstrated effective coaching skills and knowledge of basketball skill development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect

Responsibilities include:

• Teach the game of basketball at both the individual and team levels
• Establish a strong and positive team culture that values leadership, responsibility, and respect that aligns with JBHA’s core values
• Serve as a positive role model to students
• Positively influence upper school and middle school basketball coaches
• Expand the off-season basketball program
• Develop competitive and engaging in-season practice plans and basketball programming
• Identify potential prospective students and assist in engagement, when necessary
• Drive student-athletes to games in team van if needed
• Effectively communicate and build relationships with players, parents, staff, and administration
• Support the athletic program and student-athletes

This is a stipend position.

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.