Assist the Head Coach in developing training plans, game strategies, and a positive team culture for the Varsity Girls basketball team. Provide mentorship to student-athletes and manage game-day operations while ensuring compliance with league rules.
Requirements summary
Previous high school coaching experience and a strong understanding of basketball fundamentals are required. A bachelor's degree in education or sports management is preferred, along with availability for evening and weekend commitments.
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.
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 and Athletics Department to build a cohesive and developmentally aligned basketball program.
Create a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture aligned with Portledge’s Mission, Pillars, and NYSAIS standards.
Support organized practices, team meetings, and competitive game preparation focused on player development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Provide meaningful mentorship to student-athletes, fostering growth both on and off the court.
Support the growth of the basketball program by helping identify and develop mission-aligned student-athletes and serving as a positive ambassador for Portledge Athletics.
Communicate consistently and professionally with players, families, colleagues, and school leadership regarding expectations, schedules, and student-athlete progress.
Collaborate with the Athletics Department on equipment, uniforms, transportation, scheduling, and game-day operations.
Ensure compliance with all PSAA and NYSAIS rules, regulations, and school policies.
Attend and supervise all practices, games, team events, and assigned athletic department responsibilities.
Utilize game and practice film (e.g., Hudl) to support player development, team improvement, and strategic planning.
Qualifications
And skills:
Previous coaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals and team-building strategies.
Ability to inspire and connect with student-athletes of varying skill levels.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
High level of integrity and professionalism in representing the school and athletic program.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (in education, sports management, or a related field).
Availability for evening and weekend commitments, including travel for away games.
Experience with video analysis tools (e.g., Hudl) is a plus.
Commitment to upholding the values of an independent school community.
Season
Practice will start on or around November 1, 2026 and end on or around March 15, 2027.
In New York, varsity girls assistant basketball coach openings often reflect school-year staffing needs and the demand for coaches who can support practices, game preparation, and athlete development. These roles are competitive because schools usually look for prior high school coaching experience, strong basketball fundamentals, and reliable evening and weekend availability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight coaching experience and your schedule flexibility.
