Coach, Basketball, Junior School (Grade 5 – 7)

Exciting Opportunity for an Extraordinary Coach

Part-time, Fixed-term Contract 

Contract End of November 2024 – Mid February 2025

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you.

Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature. Crofton House School is currently seeking an experienced Basketball  Coach to join the Junior School Athletics team.  As an Athletic Coach, you will work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator, Athletics, Junior School, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students in your care.

Responsibilities:  

Plan and deliver weekly training to students, grade 5 – 7 (Monday to Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 pm / 7:15 – 8:00 am)
Act as primary supervisor for students both in weekly practices and games/tournaments
Provide mentorship, training, and support to students
Support and develop the leadership ability of students
Read, understand and observe all processes and procedures outlined in the Crofton House School Athletic Coaches Handbook
Confirm practice, league and tournament season schedule in partnership with the Jr. School Athletic Coordinator
Maintain open communication with the school administration and parents of basketball students
Maintain accurate meeting attendance records of students at games and practices
Be available to meet with the Athletic Coordinator to review progress and future plans
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times
Uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of Crofton House School
Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience: 

1 – 3 years of experience coaching a basketball team
Demonstrable awareness of the learning styles of girls and young women
Committed to the standards of professional practice
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Employment and Application Details:

The coach’s role is scheduled to start late-November.

Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers.  Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. Employment is conditional upon Crofton House School conducting and receiving a satisfactory criminal record check and applicants must be able to legally work in Canada.

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

For more information, please visit www.croftonhouse.ca/careers

About Crofton House School

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Guided by the School’s values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.