Coach, Basketball, Senior School

at  Crofton House School

MID NOVEMBER 2024 - MID MARCH 2025

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.
Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you.
Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.
Crofton House School is currently seeking an experienced Basketball Coach to join the Senior School Athletics team. As an Athletic Coach, you will work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator, Athletics, Senior School, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students in your care.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver weekly training to students, grade 8 - 12 (Bantam team: Monday to Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 pm / Junior and Varsity Teams: Monday to Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 pm)
• Act as primary supervisor for students both in weekly practices and games/tournaments
• Provide mentorship, training, and support to students
• Support and develop the leadership ability of students
• Read, understand and observe all processes and procedures outlined in the Crofton House School Athletic Coaches Handbook
• Confirm practice, league and tournament season schedule
• Receive input from teacher sponsor, if applicable, on decisions related to athlete selection for final team roster and competition line-up
• Register for competitions and confirm team roster with BC School Sports two weeks prior to deadline
• Submit an early dismissal list for the season (league, tournaments) to the Program Coordinator, Athletics prior to the first league game
• Complete ‘Coach Postseason Wrap-Up’ document and ‘Athlete Survey’ to the Program Coordinator, Athletics at the end of season play
• Maintain open communication with the school administration and parents of basketball students
• Maintain accurate meeting attendance records of students
• Be available to meet with the Athletic Coordinator to review progress and future plans
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times
• Uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of Crofton House School
• Other responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE:

• 1 - 3 years of experience coaching a basketball team
• Demonstrable awareness of the learning styles of girls and young women
• Committed to the standards of professional practice
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Plan and deliver weekly training to students, grade 8 - 12 (Bantam team: Monday to Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 pm / Junior and Varsity Teams: Monday to Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 pm)
• Act as primary supervisor for students both in weekly practices and games/tournaments
• Provide mentorship, training, and support to students
• Support and develop the leadership ability of students
• Read, understand and observe all processes and procedures outlined in the Crofton House School Athletic Coaches Handbook
• Confirm practice, league and tournament season schedule
• Receive input from teacher sponsor, if applicable, on decisions related to athlete selection for final team roster and competition line-up
• Register for competitions and confirm team roster with BC School Sports two weeks prior to deadline
• Submit an early dismissal list for the season (league, tournaments) to the Program Coordinator, Athletics prior to the first league game
• Complete ‘Coach Postseason Wrap-Up’ document and ‘Athlete Survey’ to the Program Coordinator, Athletics at the end of season play
• Maintain open communication with the school administration and parents of basketball students
• Maintain accurate meeting attendance records of students
• Be available to meet with the Athletic Coordinator to review progress and future plans
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times
• Uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of Crofton House School
• Other responsibilities as require