King School is an independent, college preparatory day school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and the fullest academic and personal achievement of our students.  

King School is looking for qualified applicants with high school or college basketball coaching experience for the Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach position. Highly motivated candidates possessing strong communication, teaching, and relationship-building skills are encouraged to apply. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Varsity Head Coach to support all aspects of the varsity team while contributing to the ongoing development, growth, and improvement of the King Boys Basketball program.

The Assistant Coach will execute effective teaching and coaching techniques to help athletes optimize their athletic skill, acumen and attitude. In a competitive environment, the Assistant Coach will constructively collaborate with students and adults in a positive spirit; display and promote sportsmanship and citizenship; and demonstrate a commitment to King’s Virtues and Diversity Policy.  

King School is a founding member of the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and the Boys Basketball Program currently plays in the extremely competitive New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class B division. The Assistant Coach will be expected to uphold and promote the mission and philosophy of the King School and the Athletics Department, while following the rules set forth by the FAA and the NEPSAC.  

Responsibilities and Primary Duties:  

• Support the Varsity Head Coach in providing leadership for King Boys Basketball and serve as a positive role model for student-athletes across campus. 

• Support social-emotional health and well-being along with skill, leadership, and character development for varsity student-athletes. 

• Help develop and maintain an environment of competitive growth, continuous improvement, and process and results-based success. 

• Reinforce a positive program culture of support, respect, inclusion, sportsmanship and citizenship, while maintaining consistent and appropriate communication with athletes, families, and the school community in collaboration with the Varsity Head Coach. 

• Draw from a strong working knowledge of basketball to assist in planning and facilitating daily, meaningful practices and execute effective teaching and coaching techniques during competitions.
• Collaborate with the Varsity Head Coach and other program coaches to ensure consistent teaching, expectations, and player development across the Boys Basketball program.

• Assist with scouting, game preparation, player evaluation, and other program responsibilities as assigned by the Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Department

• Proactively support and promote classroom, academic, and scholarly efforts of student-athletes

• Support student-athletes pursuing college athletic opportunities in collaboration with the Varsity Head Coach, College Counseling, and Athletic Department

• Support the promotion of King Athletics and King Boys Basketball at school and in the external community

• Support approved out-of-season and summer activities, training, and conditioning opportunities for student-athletes

• Utilize Athletic Department and school resources, including Athlete Health Services, Athletic Trainers, strength and speed coaches, Student Support Team, sports info and social media, and more to help support and enhance the student-athlete experience.