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Varsity Girls Assistant Basketball Coach

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USD 6000
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About Portledge School:

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring. Enrolling approximately 515 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing the critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Job Description:

Portledge School is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and mission-aligned Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach to assist the Varsity Girls basketball team and work closely with the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will help create a program vision that supports student-athlete development, skill progression, team culture, and long-term program success across all levels.

The coach will be responsible for assisting in developing a competitive, inclusive, and values-based team that reflects Portledge’s Mission and Pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, and Respect. This role requires the ability to mentor student-athletes of varying skill levels, foster a positive, growth-oriented team environment, communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, and represent the school with integrity within the PSAA and NYSAIS leagues.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of training plans, skill development, and game strategies that support student-athletes of diverse ability levels and contribute to the long-term success of the basketball program.
  • Work collaboratively with the Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach to develop and implement team goals, strategies, and policies.
  • Mentor student-athletes of varying skill levels to foster a positive, growth-oriented team environment.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive team environment.
  • Represent the school with integrity within the PSAA and NYSAIS leagues.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach or similar position.
  • Strong knowledge of basketball strategies, techniques, and rules.
  • Ability to mentor student-athletes of varying skill levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented approach to coaching.
  • Commitment to Portledge’s Mission and Pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, and Respect.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Portledge School before the deadline.
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DEADLINE: August 14, 2026

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