Job Description:
Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, announces an opening for a Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach. We are an seeking an individual who actively engage with—and learn from—colleagues on a daily basis, and thrive on the opportunity to co-create an equitable and inclusive environment for a diverse student body. This part-time, season-specific position is for the 2024-2025 school year.

We believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities has a positive effect on student success and is an important area for student learning. Our commitment to a participation philosophy for all athletic programs provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their goals both on and off the field. 
Responsibilities include:

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the activity
• Coordinate all aspects of the activity such as, but not limited to, practices and games
• Assume responsibility for the regulations under MSHSAA and Title IX
• Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities
• Promote and maintain strong parental, community, and alumni involvement
• Collaborate with our community of coaches, athletes, and families
• Assist in selecting, assigning, and evaluating all activity personnel for the activity
• Establish the performance criteria for participation in an interscholastic activity
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Maintain appropriate and accurate records for each activity
• Prioritize the safety, conduct, and general welfare of students
• Maintain high standards of student conduct
• Inventory and maintain equipment
• Prepare appropriate reports as required by the District and the State
• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity
• Maintain regular attendance

The strongest candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Have a bachelors degree
• Possess multiple years of coaching experience with high school students and a background in education

Interested candidates please submit your application here. Questions can be directed to Director of Athletics, Mike Roth, at mike.roth@whitfieldschool.org.

Whitfield actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programming, policies, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Whitfield School is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all candidates to apply.