Program Director/Head Coach Girls Varsity Basketball

At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

We believe that interscholastic athletic competition provides educational value and prepares students for a successful and purposeful life. Participation in athletics helps students learn, grow, and have fun while striving to win through developing important physical, mental, and emotional skills. Athletics also plays an important role in creating a strong sense of belonging and pride in our community. Our programs provide a positive experience in which student-athletes learn the core values of commitment, community, integrity, respect, accountability, and passion.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach, coach, advise, supervise, and care for student athletes.  This position will also work in partnership with parents, advocate and promote the School and work collegially with administrators and fellow teachers.

Varsity Head Coach Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Coach and oversee the Upper School Girls Basketball program.
• Embrace the School’s athletic philosophy while helping students develop their understanding of the core values.
• Strive for competitive excellence while growing and building the basketball culture in our community.
• Teach basketball players the skills, techniques, rules, regulations, and team policies of basketball and ensure compliance of rules and regulations.
• Be responsible for the general health and welfare of student-athletes and give appropriate attention to students-athletes who are injured and or ill. This includes communicating all injuries to the Athletic Trainer.
• Partner with the Athletic Trainer to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Be responsible for the actions and conduct of the team whenever they are under your supervision.
• Work with the Director of Athletics on the selection and scheduling of team contests.
• Work within budgetary guidelines established by the Finance department and the Director of Athletics.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition (set-up and break down of gym).
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Work with the Director of Athletics to monitor student-athlete academic performance.
• Attend appropriate athletic departmental staff meetings.
• Understand and uphold the guidelines in the coaching manual and the parent and player athletic handbook.
• Assist the Director of Athletics in any activities and events as needed.

Program Director Opportunities

The Program Director/Varsity Head coach will also have additional opportunities that are reflected in the stated pay range. These opportunities include:

• Middle School A & B team Head Coach (spring)
• Middle School Skills Coach (winter) 
• Ability to utilize facility during the off season to create team and youth programming

Qualifications (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• 3+ years of basketball coaching experience
• 3+ years of experience as a head coach; 5 years preferred
• Collegiate level athlete or higher preferred
• Current involvement in coaching club basketball preferred

Preferred Skills

The School seeks to hire someone who takes initiative and responsibility for developing, nurturing, and growing our Girls Basketball program.  A strong candidate will be extremely organized and will have the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.  Additionally, they should be prepared to work on a high-performing team and have demonstrated the ability to maintain a positive attitude in all situations.  They should also be able to communicate effectively with all school constituents and display strong, positive interpersonal skills.

General Schedule - Varsity Head Coach

Winter:

Varsity Season (winter) – Monday-Friday; two-hour practice between 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM (some weekends and extended hours will be required)