Spring Education Group·New York
The coach is responsible for all aspects of the middle school basketball program, including player development, strategic planning, and team management. They must foster a positive, inclusive team culture while ensuring alignment with school policies and academic priorities.
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BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-grade 12 private, secular schools, with 12 schools located in California, New York, Northern Virginia, and Washington State.
What We’re Looking For BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School, a grades 6–12 private school, is seeking qualified candidates for a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Middle School Boys Basketball Coach.
The Coach will be responsible for all aspects of the Middle School basketball program, including but not limited to player development, strategic planning, team management, fostering a positive and competitive team culture, and ensuring the program aligns with the school's mission and values.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of basketball techniques and strategies, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the academic and personal growth of student athletes.
Your Primary Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and philosophy for the program that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success.
Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices and training sessions that focus on fundamental skills, advanced techniques, game strategies, and physical conditioning.
Provide constructive feedback and individualized instruction to student-athletes.
Develop and implement game strategies and tactics.
Make informed decisions during competitions to maximize team performance.
Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive team environment that promotes strong relationships, accountability, and a commitment to team goals.
Prioritize the academic progress, physical health, and emotional well-being of all student-athletes.
Serve as a positive role model and mentor.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with players, parents, and school administration.
Ensure adherence to all school policies, athletic department guidelines, league rules, and state athletic association regulations.
Oversee and mentor any assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with the program's philosophy and goals.
Stay current with coaching techniques, rule changes, and best practices in basketball.
Collaborate closely with the varsity head coach to ensure team alignment.
Key Competencies Comprehensive knowledge of basketball techniques, strategies, and rules.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to motivate and inspire student athletes.
Demonstrated commitment to the academic and personal development of student athletes.
Position Qualifications 1-2 years successful coaching experience at the middle school level or equivalent Bachelor's degree preferred CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
This part-time role does not provide benefits. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Candidates should have 1-2 years of successful coaching experience at the middle school level or equivalent. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification is required or must be obtained.
Market context
Middle school boys basketball coach roles in New York often draw interest from candidates with prior school-based coaching or teaching experience, especially when the season schedule and student supervision duties are clear. Competition can be strong because schools look for coaches who can manage fundamentals, communication with adolescents, and required safety credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your CPR/First Aid status and prepare examples of successful middle school coaching.