Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Job description

Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Beaver Country Day School | Chestnut Hill, MA

Position: Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach Location: Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Season: November 9, 2026 – March 12, 2027 Compensation: $7,000–$9,000 Stipend

About the Role

Beaver Country Day School is seeking a passionate, energetic, and experienced Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach to join our successful Upper School athletics program for the 2026-2027 winter season.

This is an outstanding opportunity to help build upon the strong tradition of excellence within Beaver's girls basketball program while mentoring and developing student-athletes both on and off the court. We are looking for a coach who is committed to player development, competitive excellence, and fostering a positive, team-first culture.

Responsibilities - Assist the Head Coach in planning and leading engaging, competitive practices. - Help develop individual player skills, basketball IQ, and team strategies. - Support game preparation, scouting, and in-game coaching. - Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team environment. - Build meaningful relationships with student-athletes while serving as a positive mentor and role model. - Encourage sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth. - Assist with program operations, including equipment, communication, and team logistics. - Collaborate with the coaching staff and athletic department to support the continued success of the program. - Help attract and retain student-athletes interested in joining Beaver's basketball program.

Schedule - Season: November 9, 2026 – March 12, 2027 - Practices: Monday–Friday - Typically 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM - Varsity practices may extend later on certain days.

- - Weekend Commitment: - Saturday practices throughout the season.

- - Games: - Approximately 2–3 games per week - Around 25 games during the season.

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Qualifications - Minimum of 3 years of basketball coaching experience and/or competitive playing experience at the collegiate or high school level. - Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, player development, and team strategy. - Ability to plan and lead engaging, challenging, and well-organized practices. - Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills. - Passion for mentoring high school student-athletes in a positive and meaningful way. - Ability to collaborate effectively with the Head Coach, athletic department, and school community. - Previous varsity coaching experience is preferred. - Ability to recruit and attract prospective student-athletes to Beaver Country Day School is a plus.

Compensation - Competitive seasonal stipend of $7,000–$9,000 , based on experience and qualifications.