About This Role
This coaching position leads the winter basketball program, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship within a safe and positive environment for student-athletes. The coach will work closely with the Director of Athletics to build a comprehensive program.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead engaging practices and competitive strategies
- Model and cultivate teamwork, leadership, accountability, and commitment
- Supervise student-athletes daily
- Supervise and travel with student-athletes to and from all practices and competitions
- Prioritize student-athlete health and safety, including the immediate reporting of injuries to the Athletic Director and school health office
- Be responsible for medical equipment at all practices, travel, and competitions
- Report scores, maintain attendance, and provide program updates to the Athletic Department
- Manage equipment and uniforms, ensuring accountability
- Communicate with parents and players in a timely and effective manner
- Read and adhere to all Athletic Department policies outlined in the Athletic Handbook
- Foster strong relationships with athletes, families, colleagues, and the Franklin community
- Demonstrate the highest respect for officials and serve as a role model in sportsmanship
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of high school and/or club basketball coaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and connect with student-athletes
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of team culture
- Coaching Requirements per New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association
- CPR / First Aid certification
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certification
- NFHS Concussion in Sports certification
- NFHS Heat Illness Prevention certification
- NFHS Implicit Bias certification
- BeNice Mental Health Education certification
- Professional references
Nice to have:
- Certifications and licenses from NFHS or sport federations
Benefits
- Opportunity to mentor and teach
- Join a collaborative athletic department committed to developing student-athletes as leaders and engaged citizens
Important Details
- Season Dates: November 30 – March 15
- Schedule: Part-time, weekday afternoons with occasional weekends
About the Company
Franklin is a visionary high school where students have the freedom to chart their own course while leaning on a long history of educational excellence. With a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum, Franklin engages students as active participants in their learning, preparing them to be innovators and socially responsible global leaders.
