St. Anne's-Belfield School
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
The Head JV Boys' Basketball Coach is responsible for developing practice and game plans while analyzing player strengths and weaknesses. They must manage athletic activities to promote individual growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship among student-athletes.
Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of basketball, current coaching techniques, and VISAA rules. Previous coaching experience in independent school or collegiate environments is preferred.
St. Anne's-Belfield, a PS - 12 school serving 900+ students in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Head JV Boys’ Basketball Coach for the Winter athletic season. This position, reporting directly to our Director of Athletics, subscribes to the philosophy that the basketball program must work alongside other sports as a complement to the entire Saints athletic department. The Winter season starts at the beginning of November and runs through the end of February. Primary practice times are Monday through Friday from 4 pm - 6 pm with additional practice times around competition dates. Essential
Conducting and developing practice and game plans. Analyze individual player abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and factor these into the season competitions and strategy sessions in conjunction with our basketball staff. Support team rules and regulations and ensure players are familiar with them. Organizing team-building sessions and activities off the court. Instill good sportsmanship in all team players and in all phases of athletic participation. Managing and supervising athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, and respect. Encourage players to engage in other Saints sports programs. Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in basketball. Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities. Qualifications and Experience: Passion for basketball and comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the game. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures. Knowledge of VISAA & basketball rules that apply to the sport. Demonstrated ability to instruct, relate to, teach, and supervise student-athletes on and off the court. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the athletic schedule. Basketball coaching experience preferred. Familiarity with independent school or collegiate athletic environments preferred. Skills and Abilities: Strong communication, management, motivational, interpersonal, and strategizing skills. Self-starter with a positive attitude. Embraces a high level of accountability. Professionally calm and motivationally intense. A progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation. Empathetic and able to work well with staff and players. Able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing or walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to game and equipment setup. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment
In compliance with ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with our organization, please call (434) 296-5106 or email stabhr@stab.org
Market context
Junior varsity boys' basketball head coach roles in Virginia often draw interest from candidates with school-based or collegiate coaching backgrounds, especially where knowledge of current techniques and VISAA rules is expected. These positions can be competitive because schools look for strong teaching ability, program continuity, and experience working with student-athletes in an independent school setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then be ready to reference your coaching experience and rule knowledge in your application.
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