Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Reports To: Director of Athletics
Location: Portledge School, Locust Valley, NY
Position Type: Seasonal (Winter Season), Stipend Position
Start Date: Fall/Winter 2025

About Portledge School:

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 and mission-aligned Varsity Boys Basketball Coach to lead its Upper School basketball program. The coach will be responsible for 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 varied skill levels, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and represent the school with integrity within the PSAA and NYSAIS leagues.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training, development, and game strategy that supports student-athletes of diverse skill levels.

• Create a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture aligned with Portledge's Mission, Pillars, and NYSAIS accreditation standards.

• Plan and lead structured practices, team meetings, and competitive game preparation.

• Provide meaningful mentorship to student-athletes, fostering growth both on and off the court.

• Attract, identify, and evaluate prospective qualified student athletes student-athletes who are mission-aligned and may also be prospective students.

• Communicate consistently with players, families, colleagues, and school leadership regarding expectations, schedules, and progress.

• Collaborate with the Athletics Department to maintain equipment, uniforms, and scheduling.

• Ensure compliance with all PSAA, NYSAIS, and NFHS regulations.

• Travel with the team to away games and tournaments; attend all practices and team events.

• Utilize game and practice film (e.g., Hudl) for performance analysis, reflection, and strategy development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous coaching experience, preferably at the Varsity 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 approximately around November 1, 2025 and end approximately around March 15, 2026.

Application Notes:

Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page with your resume and cover letter

Deadline:

Position open until filled

Start Date:

On or around November 1, 2025

Compensation

$12,500 stipend to be paid throughout the coaching season

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Job Tags

Seasonal work, Winter season, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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