Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach - Upper School

Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach - Upper School Job Category: COACH Requisition Number: ASSOC002005 Locations: Bloomfield Hills 39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, USA Responsibilities Developing and implementing a long‑term vision for Girls Basketball at Cranbrook. Building meaningful connections with student‑athletes from the Lower School through Upper School. Creating opportunities for skill development and engagement for players of all ages and ability levels. Organizing and conducting practices, games, camps, clinics, and offseason development opportunities. Hiring, mentoring, and supervising assistant coaches. Promoting a positive and inclusive basketball culture throughout the Cranbrook community. Candidate Profile Be passionate about teaching and player development. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to investing in young people and building relationships with students and families. Foster a culture that emphasizes growth, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and a love of competition. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Support the academic, social, and emotional development of student‑athletes. Collaborate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration. Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Cranbrook Athletics and the Girls Basketball program. Requirements At least three years of successful coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or club/AAU level. A demonstrated passion for player development and program building. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. The ability to connect with and inspire student‑athletes across a wide age range. Experience working within a school environment and an understanding of the value of educational athletics. Experience building relationships with youth and middle school basketball programs and a commitment to developing players throughout a K–12 educational environment is strongly preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cranbrook Educational Community