Pace Academy·Atlanta, Georgia
Support the Middle School girls basketball program by conducting daily team coaching and managing practices. Responsibilities include transporting players to games and ensuring adherence to school and league regulations.
Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.
At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.
Pace is hiring an assistant head coach for the Middle School girls basketball team for the 2026-2027 winter season. This position reports to the Head Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics.
A part-time, mid-October to early-February seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include on-campus practices (3x a week, with one being an early morning) and home/away games (2 hours per commitment). All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on a season review.
The assistant coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the basketball program, including driving the team to games (if needed). The assistant coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the Metro 10, our Middle School league.
This is a temporary, seasonal position that is compensated with a coaching stipend.
See more about Pace Academy Athletics at www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics.
Candidates must have basketball experience and a coaching philosophy aligned with the school's mission. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to the student-athlete concept are required.
Market context
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