Posted: 07-Oct-25
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Type: Part Time
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.