THE ROLE
The Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach supports the Head Girls Basketball Coach in all aspects of the varsity basketball program. The Assistant Coach helps cultivate a positive, inclusive, and competitive environment that promotes athletic excellence, sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. The Assistant Coach contributes to practice planning, player development, game preparation, scouting, and program administration while supporting the mission and values of Catlin Gabel School. This position plays an important role in the development of student-athletes and the continued success of the girls basketball program.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach reports to the Head Girls Basketball Coach/ Director of Athletics and is responsible for:
- Coaching & Player Development: Assist the Head Girls Basketball Coach with practices, skill development, and team preparation. Teach basketball fundamentals and strategies while fostering student-athlete growth through instruction, feedback, and mentorship.
- Game Preparation & Program Operations: Assist with game preparation, scouting, and strategy implementation. Support game-day operations and attend required practices, competitions, meetings, and events to promote the success of the girls basketball program.
- Student Supervision & Team Culture: Supervise student-athletes and foster a positive team culture focused on respect, accountability, leadership, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
- Communication, Compliance & Community Engagement: Maintain positive communication with students, families, staff, and stakeholders. Support compliance with applicable rules and policies while representing the school positively and promoting program engagement and growth.
- Administrative & Program Support: Assist with program operations, equipment management, trainings, events, and offseason activities. Perform other duties as assigned in support of program success.
WHO YOU ARE & KEYS TO SUCCESS
- Student-Athlete Development: Effectively teaches basketball fundamentals, skill development, and team concepts while motivating student-athletes to reach their athletic, academic, and personal potential. Creates a positive and supportive environment that promotes growth, confidence, and accountability.
- Relationship Building & Communication: Establishes and maintains positive relationships with student-athletes, families, coaching staff, athletic department personnel, and other members of the school community. Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively in a variety of situations.
- Collaboration & Professionalism: Works effectively as a member of the coaching staff and broader athletic department. Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, sound judgment, and professionalism while supporting program goals and responding appropriately to changing priorities and circumstances.
- Leadership, Inclusion & Sportsmanship: Serves as a positive role model who promotes equity, inclusion, respect, belonging, and good sportsmanship. Cultivates a team culture that reflects the values of the school while supporting character development and leadership among student-athletes.
- Organization & Program Support: Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills while supporting practices, competitions, team activities, and operational needs of the basketball program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coaching, teaching, competing in, or otherwise leading youth swimming programs
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of required NFHS and OSAA coaching certifications.
- Reliable transportation to attend practices, competitions, and athletic events throughout the Portland metropolitan area.
- Preferred: Three or more years of coaching, teaching, or athletic leadership experience.
WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW
This is a seasonal stipend position requiring availability throughout the swim season. Regular attendance at practices, competitions, team meetings, and athletic department activities is expected. Evening work and occasional weekend commitments are required, as well as travel to away competitions within the Portland metropolitan area.
The role requires standing for extended periods, supervising student-athletes in aquatic environments, and occasionally lifting, moving, or setting up athletic equipment.
Stipend amounts are based on relevant years of experience.
WHO WE ARE
Catlin Gabel is an independent, progressive school (preschool-grade 12) whose mission is to foster compassionate and curious citizens of the world by inspiring in every student a love of learning and the courage to take responsible action. The school is located in the southwest hills of Portland, OR on a 67-acre wooded campus. All team members are an integral part of the student experience and are expected to uphold our core values of Kindness, Integrity, and Inclusion in all that they do.
Catlin Gabel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
The Athletics Department is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for students to develop leadership, resilience, teamwork, and a commitment to personal growth through athletic participation. Coaches work collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues to cultivate an inclusive and supportive athletic culture that values both competitive excellence and character development. Team members are encouraged to bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a student-centered approach to their work.
Department: Athletics | Reports to: Director of Athletics | Hiring Pay Range: Stipend | FTE: Temporary/Seasonal