The Benjamin School:
At The Benjamin School, we believe that the best educators set high standards for their students and then do everything they can to help them achieve those standards. We are looking for educators who will help our students become self-directed, independent young adults with superior academic, extracurricular, athletic, and life skills.

Our students are talented young men and women with a diversity of interests; one coach’s program will not be the only commitment they have. Our best faculty members understand the multitude of interests our students possess and work to help them balance these interests in a way that allows them to realize successes, manage setbacks, and continue to move forward with a growth mindset. Our students are very bright and will not simply follow leaders blindly; coaches must be able to articulate clearly and compellingly why they set up their programs as they do. Two tenets that the school follows closely are, first, that to gain respect, one must extend respect, and, second, that we seek to develop the whole person. As a result, we work hard to balance all areas of school life and refrain from giving any one program more agency than another. Faculty members who understand and support these tenets are able to make lasting impacts.

Major Responsibilities of the Position:
The Head Basketball Coach will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Directors in accordance with The Benjamin School’s mission. The Head Basketball Coach must develop and implement a high-quality basketball program that stresses teamwork and sportsmanship. The individual will be responsible for training student-athletes, preparing them for interscholastic competition, and developing their athletic skills at a highly competitive level. In addition, the individual will oversee all aspects of the basketball program, including player development, team management, and program administration.

*This is a part-time stipend position. However, if a teaching position opens that aligns with the candidate's experience there could be an opportunity for full-time employment. 

General Professional Qualifications:
The most desirable candidates will have the following background or comparable experience:
> A bachelor’s degree is required
> Prior head coaching experience at the high school or college level or extensive experience as a
high-level assistant coach; knowledge of or previous experience coaching at a large, competitive
independent school
> Strong record of collaboration and collegiality with school faculty, coaches, players, and parents; desire
to teach and learn with peers in departmental and interdepartmental settings
> Recognition of the many important academic and extracurricular demands that go into creating a strong independent school program
> Interest and experience in interacting with students outside of one’s designated role at the school

Essential Functions of Position:
> Oversee and manage all aspects of The Benjamin School basketball program
> Shape the vertical integration of the basketball program, grades six through twelve. This responsibility will include the hiring of coaches, the development of a unified coaching and developmental philosophy,
as well as recognition and knowledge of athletic skill progressions at each grade level
> Serve as a strong role model for the student-athletes and coaches
> Maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with all relevant constituencies, including departmental colleagues, school administration, faculty, media, alumni, parents, and community members.
> Assemble and develop a coaching staff and program ethos that encourages, models, and builds respect, commitment, integrity, and responsibility in each student-athlete
> Know and understand the rules, policies, protocols, and compliance expectations that come with membership in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
> Promote the basketball program within the school community in alignment with the school’s mission.
> Engage Lower and Middle School students and families to promote the program and provide
opportunities to introduce younger students and their families to the program
> Meet regularly with the athletic director and athletic department to review and plan for the program
> Implement, monitor, and supervise a year-round training program for the basketball program
> Build strong, supportive relationships with all student-athletes on the team
> Along with the Athletic Department and College Counseling Office, assist basketball student-athletes and parents with the college admissions process
> Develop and maintain relationships with college coaches and recruiters; advocate for student-athletes while using your coaching network to maximize opportunities for students in the program
> Work with the Athletic Department, Student Services Office and the Dean of Students on the academic and behavioral development/support of basketball student-athletes
> Provide resources for skill development, training, and camps to help student-athletes showcase their abilities
> Work with the athletic trainer on the health and safety of student-athletes, maintaining records of injuries and treatment protocols
> Attend all necessary district, conference, and state meetings.
> Maintain strong professional standing by attending and/or participating in professional development activities
> Provide clear communication with families and student-athletes on all matters related to the basketball program
> Create a culture in which the multisport student-athlete is supported
> Oversee film study sessions to analyze opponents and prepare the team for upcoming games.
> Develop and run off-season workouts for the basketball program
> In conjunction with the Athletic Department, clearly define, communicate, and uphold standards of conduct with players, spectators, and coaches
> Practice and promote positive interaction with and among all student-athletes, the school, prospective students, opponents, and The Benjamin School community
> Take responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities
> Engage with and contribute to local youth basketball organizations to build a network of local coaches and promote The Benjamin School and basketball program

Contact Person: Please email a resume and letter of interest to us.openings@thebenjaminschool.org. Please no
telephone calls.

DFWP/EOE

About The Benjamin School

Go Benjamin. Then Go Anywhere. At The Benjamin School, students begin a lifelong pursuit of understanding, embracing the excitement of learning, and realizing its unlimited power. Beginning in our PK3 classrooms and continuing through grade 12, students have the opportunity to discover and explore their passions. With sprawling campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, students spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying their natural surroundings. A community of just over 1,300 students is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, achievement, and a strong sense of values. Students learn to balance confidence with humility, and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves and to bring out the best in each other. An exceptional faculty guides children to experience gratification through the pursuit of knowledge. Our Lower School program begins with WOW, our Worlds of Wonder program for 3-year-old students and continues through grade 5. Joy and inspiration guide teacher interaction with our young learners as students explore new concepts and skills through hands-on discovery, teacher-guided investigation, and project-based learning. A warm and ...caring atmosphere centered on the 12 Benjamin Values promotes a sense of respect for one’s self and others and encourages a spirit of belonging. Students are inspired to develop their full potential intellectually, artistically, physically, socially, and emotionally as they mature into the best version of themselves. From the moment middle school students in grades 6-8 arrive on campus, they are guided by a community of supportive educators passionate for teaching the early adolescent. Our exceptionally skillful and creative teachers are characterized by their commitment to the individual student's academic success. An engaging and challenging learning environment fosters confidence, self-esteem, global understanding, personal and civic responsibility, and a love for learning. An interdisciplinary focus rich in technology gives students the tools to apply newly acquired knowledge. A rigorous core curriculum reinforces basic skills and innovative course electives introduce students to a wealth of novel and meaningful information. With 23 Advanced Placement courses and a dozen Honors courses, our Upper School students in grades 9-12 are challenged in all subject areas. Rigorous work is deemed an opportunity by gifted and dynamic teachers who impart academic challenges with clear expectations and support. Character Education is implicit in all we do, and students adhere to the School’s Honor Code with respect and courtesy central to the learning experience. Twice-weekly advisory meetings are held, where faculty serve as advocates for their advisees and foster the personal growth of our upper school students. A comprehensive selection of electives, curricular and co-curricular sports, art programs, and over 40 clubs enable students to discover various opportunities and achievements. Our students excel beyond academics, earning visual, performing, and digital arts awards. A robust athletic program prepares an average of 20% of our graduates to pursue collegiate athletics each year. Benjamin alumni are currently playing in the NFL and MLB. While our curriculum prepares students for the nation's most selective colleges and universities, our College Counseling Office works closely with students to target institutions that best satisfy their individual interests and aspirations. They start here. And from here, they see that they can go anywhere.

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