Head Varsity Basketball Coach

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school for girls located in Villanova, PA, is seeking a Head Varsity Basketball Coach for our High School team. Our coaches are actively engaged in the Notre Dame community and embrace the mission and values of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

The role of the Head Varsity Basketball Coach is responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork in basketball.

This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and community members, as well as follow the mission of the School. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

The Head Varsity Basketball Coach reports to the Athletic Director.

• Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of the Academy of Notre Dame.
• Plan, organize, and direct Notre Dame’s basketball program.
• Nurture and generate excitement with potential Middle School basketball players.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the basketball program; inform Athletic Department and participants of final team and captain selections; and maintain the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Director of Athletics regarding any off-season training programs, including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform distribution, and pre/post tryout informational parent meetings.