St. Mary Academy – Bay View has an immediate opening for a Head Coach of its Varsity Girls
Basketball team.

Position Overview:
The Head Coach for Varsity Girls Basketball plans, directs, and supervises all aspects of the
Varsity Basketball Program in accordance with the RIIL, Athletic Department and school
policies. S/he oversees the physiological and skill development of student-athletes in the
program. Further, s/he develops each student participant to maximum potential in a program of
skill, learning, and improvements. The basketball season runs from December to March.
Practices are typically 5-6 days with practice times around 4-6 p.m. or 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 2-3
games a week at 6 or 7 p.m. Note: Coaches receive some tuition remission for daughters who
attend Bay View.

Status: Part-time, one season                    Reporting to: Director of Athletics

Our School:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Catholic school serving a diverse
population of girls from preschool through grade twelve, located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A
sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View
fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to
empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious
faith-filled young woman.

Examples of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
? Assumes responsibility for organizing, coaching, and administering the full Varsity
Basketball Program;
? Follows the policies and procedures in the Athletic Handbook;
? Follows sound coaching practices in teaching all skills, including aspects of health and
safety;
? Assumes responsibility for equipment inventory;
? Enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior;
? Promotes and encourages maximum student participation and behavior;
? Provides leadership and guidance to the Assistant Coach;
? Develops game plans which are flexible and adaptable to changing game strategies; and
? Assumes responsibility for the end-of-season report.
Qualifications:
? Dedication to the school, student-athlete, and to the Athletic Program;
? Comprehensive knowledge of the sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach
individual skills;
? Ability to motivate the student-athlete to maximum potential;
? Professional in appearance and actions;
? Prior experience as a Varsity Basketball Head Coach or Collegiate playing experience
preferred;
? NFHS Certified or willingness to become certified including CPR/First Aid/AED; and
? The candidate will be required to pass a national background check with fingerprints.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the
“Non-Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be
submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: Ms. Fallon Scorpio,
Director of Athletics, St. Mary Academy – Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI
02915.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining
a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be
vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally
protected status.

About St. Mary Academy-Bay View

St. Mary Academy - Bay View is an independent, Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we foster academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. We are committed to empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious young woman who fully lives her faith.

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