Girls’ Basketball Program Head/Varsity Girls’ Basketball Head Coach

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

POSITION TITLE:            Girls’ Basketball Program Head/Varsity Girls’ Basketball Head Coach 

DEPARTMENT:                Athletics

REPORTS TO:                  Director of Athletics, Health, and Wellness

FLSA:                                  Exempt

TERM:                                 TBD

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day, offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With a defining commitment to our Mission and Affirmation of Community, Country Day positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

POSITION SUMMARY: Charlotte Country Day School, an independent coeducational day school located in Charlotte, NC, is currently recruiting for a Program Head of Girls’ Basketball/Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach begin work Summer 2026.  This is a part-time, year-round position with hours varying according to the season. In-season work consists mostly of afternoon and evening practices and competitions.  Occasional weekend work is also required.  Out of season responsibilities are more limited in terms of time commitment and are generally more flexible in terms of schedule. Formal practice for the Winter 2026-2027 season will begin on Monday, November 2nd, 2026. Work required to prepare for the season will begin at mutually agreeable date later this spring or early this summer.

ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS:

The Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach/Girls’ Basketball Program Head will join an athletics program that includes 26 varsity sports, most of which have both junior varsity and middle school counterparts.  The Girls’ Basketball program includes for teams – varsity, junior varsity, 8th grade, and 7th grade.  The Girls’ Basketball Program Head/Varsity Girls’ Basketball Head Coach is directly responsible for coaching the varsity team as well as for the oversight and coordination of the entire program.

Specific responsibilities include:

·        Supervision and instruction of student-athletes during all team activities

·        Development of a long-term girls’ basketball vision, plan, and teaching curriculum

·        Ongoing hiring, management and evaluation of girls’ basketball program coaching staff

·        Development and oversight of the girls’ basketball program budget

·        Development of girls’ basketball practice and competition schedules, including summer activities

·        Maintenance and inventory of team equipment and apparel

·        Regular communication with team parents and athletics program staff regarding team activities

·        Attendance at required team and interscholastic athletics program meetings

·        Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes

·        Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes

·        Compliance with all Charlotte Country Day School, North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association, and Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association policies and procedures.

Other:

·        Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Health, and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Successful candidates must have a least a bachelor’s degree

·        Experience coaching basketball at the high school, travel, or collegiate level

·        First Aid and CPR certification

·        Must exhibit enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting

·        Vision and creativity

·        Strong organizational and communication skills

·        Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

·        Employment is contingent upon an approved criminal background check

·        Candidates must be willing to pursue a certification from National Federation of State High School Associations (CIC – Certified Interscholastic Coach or AIC – Accredited Interscholastic Coach) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Endorsements of P (passenger) and S (school bus) preferred.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CCDS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CCDS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.