The Bullis School Athletic Department is looking to hire a qualified Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. Working closely with the Varsity Head Coach, this position helps foster a positive, competitive environment in alignment with Bullis School’s mission and values, while ensuring compliance with Independent School League (ISL) standards.

Schedule: Practices are held Monday through Friday, 3:30–6:00 PM. There are competitions on the weekends, but most games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the week. We compete against teams from Maryland, Virginia, NY State, and DC. 

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• Assist in designing and implementing all aspects of the girls' basketball program for grades 9–12, including practice planning, game preparation, and skill development.
• Support communication with student-athletes regarding weekly schedules, early dismissals, and academic responsibilities.
• Attend all required coaching meetings before, during, and after the season.
• Collaborate with the Varsity Head Coach to plan off-season training, clinics, and workouts within ISL regulations.
• Assist in managing program equipment, uniforms, and facility usage to ensure organization, cleanliness, and readiness.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Head Varsity  Coach and Athletic Director(s), providing feedback and recommendations for program improvement.
• Perform any additional responsibilities related to the softball program as assigned by the Head Varsity Girls Basketball  Coach.

Experience
Required:

• Prior successful experience coaching basketball, preferably at the high school or travel level
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor student-athletes
• Deep understanding of the sport, with a focus on skill development and strategic gameplay
• CPR/First Aid and concussion training certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must be available for regular season and postseason play (November- March)

Preferred:

• Collegiate playing or coaching experience
• Experience coaching AAU Basketball
• Experience working in independent schools or with student-athletes in competitive academic environments
• Experience coaching or mentoring at the Upper School level
• Interest in being involved with the full program, including Middle School softball

This is a stipend position paid at the end of the season in the amount of $1,900 - $2,625

About Bullis School

Bullis School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades K-12 situated on a beautiful 102-acre campus in Potomac, MD, and is home to a full range of state-of-the-art facilities for learning, arts, discovery, and athletics. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.

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