Basketball Head Coach - Boys 9th Grade

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre‑K through 12th grade private schools, where over 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost‑free home, a top‑notch education and access to exceptionally well‑resourced athletic and other extra‑curricular opportunities. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed with the resources to ensure students thrive.

The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS provides enrolled students with a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state‑of‑the‑art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff. We are currently seeking a Basketball Head Coach (9th grade boys) for a one‑year ancillary position at the High School. The head coach is responsible for leading the program year‑round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character so they excel in their sport and in life.

The Winter season runs from November through February. Practice times vary Monday through Saturday but are generally in the evenings on weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Off‑season work is flexible and necessary for this position.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and overseeing all aspects of the sports program.

Ensuring the program is competitive and character‑building.

Recruiting students to participate and collaborate with the primary and middle schools to develop talent pipelines.

Establishing year‑round strategies and processes to train & invest in student skill development.

Creating skill enrichment programs and opportunities.

Leading all practice sessions and coaching at all games and events.

Providing exceptional personal coaching and leadership of the players.

Collaborating with the Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball teams.

Hiring and maintaining coaching support staff.

Implementing creative strategies to offset unique circumstances of MHS’s programs.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of successful coaching experience with demonstrated success in establishing a highly competitive program, while also instilling high quality character.

Must have current knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.

Demonstrated ability to lead & inspire diverse youth. Experience working with lower income students preferred.

Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.

Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and lead a team of coaches.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate & influence in cross‑functional settings.

Ability to build a network to facilitate new and creative opportunities.

Candidates must be eager to build the program & invest in student talent development year‑round.

Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.

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