Athletic Coach - Boys Basketball

Athletic Coach - Boys Basketball

Capital Preparatory Charter Schools

Location: Bronx, NY

Job Start Date(s): Winter 2025/26

Base pay range: $1,500.00 yr – $5,000.00 yr

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization with four school locations in Harlem, Bronx, and Bridgeport, Connecticut. The mission is to build a path where none existed, creating a meaningful educational experience for students grades K–12. The organization focuses on academic excellence, social‑emotional growth, and college preparation, especially for historically disadvantaged populations.

Capital Preparatory Schools seeks a highly motivated and experienced Athletic Coach to join the team. The successful candidate will provide coaching and guidance to scholar‑athletes in a specific sport, helping them develop skills and reach potential. This part‑time position requires availability during afternoon and evening hours and on weekends.

• Follow administrative procedures in the Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable policies.
• Develop and implement practice plans to ensure conditioning and training so scholar‑athletes are physically prepared for competition.
• Provide individualized coaching to improve technique, physical fitness, and overall performance.
• Communicate effectively with scholar‑athletes, parents, and other coaches regarding expectations, schedules, and progress.
• Schedule regular practices and attend and supervise all team practices, games, and events.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive attitudes among scholar‑athletes.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, accurate records, and statistics for team performance.
• Enter grades for all scholar‑athletes.
• Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the league and end‑of‑season checklist.
• Fundraise as required.
• Enforce team travel standards for behavior and appropriate dress.
• Oversee training and care of scholar‑athletes.
• For Head Coach: select, supervise, and provide guidance to assistant coaches, monitor and ensure their professional development.
• For Head Coach: conduct performance evaluations for full‑time or part‑time assistant coaches.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports science, or related field preferred; high school diploma required.
• Active certification to coach in the State of New York.
• Experience coaching at the high school level with focus on skill development and player improvement.
• Strong knowledge of the sport, including current strategies, techniques, and trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and inspire scholar‑athletes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches and staff members.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; able to obtain passenger endorsement and an excellent driving record.
• Position requires weekends, afternoon/evenings, and travel.

This part‑time position is paid by stipend, ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, commensurate with experience. The role may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and physical activity, requiring lifting and moving equipment.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Education and Training

Education