Job Description

Location: Danville, CA

Reports To : Director of Athletics / Assistant Director of Athletics

Compensation: $3 ,000 Stipend + Campus Perks (Meals, Gym, Pool)

Why Coach at Athenian?

At The Athenian School, athletics isn't just about the scoreboard it’s an extension of our core belief in experiential learning, inclusion, and character. We are seeking an energetic, mission-driven Men's Basketball Coach who loves the game, values positive mentorship, and wants to help build a supportive, competitive court culture where high school student-athletes thrive.

We are looking for an assistant coach who can commit to being present with the team throughout the full fall season (Monday–Friday). If you’re passionate about player development, equity in sports, and joining a close-knit, welcoming community in the East Bay, we’d love to welcome you to our athletic department!

About Athenian

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. Please read through our site to learn more about our community. We look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!

What You’ll Do & Create

As our Men's Basketball Coach, you will work hand-in-hand with the Head Coach to ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience for all student-athletes.

• Foster a High-Belonging Team Culture: Inspire student-athletes to prioritize sportsmanship, team success, and mutual respect. Help players navigate the balance between rigorous academic workloads and high-level athletic competition.
• Support Practice & Player Growth: Assist the Head Coach in planning and executing skill-focused practices, running drills, and giving individual feedback on tactical court development.
• Assist on Match Days: Travel with the team and assist with match management, scores/stats tracking, and van driving for away matches, modeling poise and positive sportsmanship from the court-side.
• Support Program Operations: Assist with managing team uniforms, equipment care, posting match results to the league website, and keeping communication clear with families and athletic leadership.

Who You Are (Core Qualifications)

• Coaching / Court Experience: Prior tennis coaching or competitive playing experience at the high school (grades 9–12) or collegiate level.
• Great Communicator: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with high school athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
• Adolescent Mindset: A genuine love for sports and an intuitive understanding of high school dynamics, student growth, and positive motivation.
• Reliable & Committed: Ability to commit to a full seasonal schedule across all weekdays and match days.

Preferred Qualifications (Can be acquired upon hire):

• CIF Coaching Certification
• CPR / First Aid / AED Certification
• Concussion Training Certification

Perks, Compensation & Community Perks

• Competitive Stipend: $3 ,000 seasonal stipend (paid at the end of the season).
• Campus Life Perks: Complimentary chef-prepared meals on campus during working shifts.
• Athletic Access: Full access to Athenian's premier campus facilities, including our tennis courts, fitness center, gym, and pool.
• Professional Network: Great networking and coaching experience within the Bay Area independent school athletic community.

Schedule & Availability Needs

• Full-Season Availability: Must be available Monday through Friday during the fall athletic season.
• Practices: Weekday afternoons from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
• Match Travel: Ability to drive school vans and travel to away matches (departing as early as 2:00 PM and returning as late as 9:00 PM).
• School Events: Attendance at the Pre-Season Parent Meeting and Post-Season Awards Banquet.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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