Position Summary:

Virginia Episcopal School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach for the 2025–26 academic year to help cultivate a competitive and character-driven basketball program. This role may also include teaching responsibilities, involvement in residential life, and active participation in the broader boarding school community. The ideal candidate will serve as a mentor and role model for student-athletes, uphold the mission and values of the school, and contribute to building an inclusive team culture rooted in the school's guiding principle of "Toward Full Stature."

Primary Responsibilities:

Residential Life:

• Live in a student dormitory and serve as a role model, mentor, and resource for students.
• Provide daily supervision, support, and guidance to boarding students.
• Participate in evening and weekend duty rotation, including monitoring dorm activities and ensuring safety protocols.
• Assist in planning and facilitating community-building events and programs.
• Support students in their academic, social, and emotional development, referring them to appropriate resources when necessary.
• Uphold and enforce community standards, school policies, and codes of conduct.

Coaching Duties:

• Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the girls' basketball program, including planning and running practices, developing game strategies, and managing contests.
• Serve as head coach for at least one athletic team per season (fall, winter, or spring, depending on experience and program needs).
• Support the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.
• Promote sportsmanship, leadership, and respect both on and off the court.
• Help coordinate team logistics (travel, equipment, scheduling).
• Support recruiting efforts and outreach for prospective student-athletes in collaboration with the Admissions Office.
• Supervise and mentor student-athletes both on and off the field.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Department to support program goals and student participation.

General School Engagement

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and campus events as appropriate.
• Support student activities beyond residential life and athletics (e.g., clubs, service projects, weekend programming).
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, fostering academic and personal development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the high school, AAU, or collegiate level strongly preferred.
• Experience working in an independent school or residential setting is a plus.
• Ability to teach in an academic department (e.g., English, Math, History, Science, PE).
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to building a positive and inclusive team culture.

Compensation & Benefits

• Housing and meals provided during the academic year.
• Stipend and/or benefits package (as determined by school policy).
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and career development in education and student life.
• Access to school facilities and professional development opportunities.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at employment@ves.org.

About VES

Virginia Episcopal School is a coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school located on 160 acres in a residential section of Lynchburg, Virginia. The city is located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and is only a three-hour drive to our nation’s capital. Lynchburg is a proud educational community with five public/private colleges and universities. Founded in 1916 under the leadership of Reverend Robert Carter Jett, VES is an engaging community that guides students to strive Toward Full Stature in their academic, ethical, spiritual and personal growth. Consistent with Dr. Jett’s vision, VES is committed to meeting students where they are in order to take them where they need to go. By design, VES is a small school with approximately 250 students, 80 teachers and staff, and a constituency comprised of some 6,000 alumni, parents and friends. VES is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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