Job Title: Head Coach, Basketball - Varsity 2
Reports To: Manager, Admissions & Recruiting
Collaborates With: Director of Athletics; President; Head Coaches;
Location: Athlete Institute, Mono, Ontario
Employment Type: 10 Month Contract
Future Employment: Opportunities for summer camp employment and future of Academy growth in 2026-27 season.
Salary: $15,000 – $20,000 for the contract duration, commensurate with experience and living arrangements.
Perks & Benefits: Room and board options are available. Candidates can also earn additional income by coaching club teams and leading skills clinics.
Position Summary
Orangeville Prep Basketball Academy is seeking a passionate and committed Head Coach for our Varsity 2 Basketball Team. This role is ideal for a coach dedicated to developing high-performance athletes in a structured, elite prep environment. The successful candidate will lead in all facets of the program while serving as a positive mentor to young student-athletes.
While not a mandatory requirement, this role offers a residential option that includes full room and board. Living on campus is considered a strong asset, as it allows the coach to fully integrate into our academy environment and build meaningful relationships with players and staff.
Whether living on or off-campus, this position requires a high level of maturity and responsibility to oversee and mentor minors. Candidates must provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and possess a valid G-level driver’s license.
Reporting to the Manager, Admissions & Recruiting, this role supports cross-functional collaboration across the Basketball Academy to ensure total alignment in culture, training, and communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all practices, games, individual training sessions, film sessions, and strength & conditioning sessions
- Partner with the Strength and Conditioning Coach alongside the Admissions & Recruiting team to identify development areas for all athletes; build, maintain, and regularly update individual development profiles to share with parents.
- Maintain a respectful living environment by holding student-athletes accountable to residence expectations and ensuring the facility remains well-cared for.
- Support academic liaison efforts to ensure student-athletes are progressing toward post-secondary eligibility and success.
- Participate in scouting, recruitment, and evaluation of prospective student-athletes, both domestically and internationally.
- Coordinate logistics for team travel, accommodation, and tournaments.
- Drive student-athletes to practices, games, and events, performing regular circle checks on academy vehicles and adhering to all usage protocols.
- Coach with the Orangeville Bears Basketball Club (OBA) and teach weekly group skill sessions in rotation.
- Lead cross-program collaboration, including running practices for other academy teams when required.
- Lead the hiring, integration, and mentorship of Assistant Coaches for the program.
- Assist with game-day setup and breakdown.
- Contribute to media content and social media storytelling to help raise program visibility.
- Complete all other duties as assigned by leadership.
Behavioural Competencies & Expectations:
- Demonstrates a high level of autonomy in maintaining safety compliance, facility standards, and accurate documentation.
- Navigates the complex coach-athlete-parent dynamic effectively, firmly upholding program standards while providing a supportive environment for the athletes.
- Approaches challenges with a proactive problem-solving mindset and actively collaborates across teams to elevate the overall quality of the program.
- Takes personal ownership of safety, facility maintenance, and player attendance, consistently driving results without requiring close management.
Qualifications:
- Prior head coaching or senior assistant coaching experience at the prep, club, collegiate, or high school level is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of player development and the Canadian/North American basketball pathway.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Must hold a valid G driver's license and be comfortable operating academy vehicles.
- Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to work with minors.
- Ability to live on campus and successfully engage in a residential school environment is an asset.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or a willingness to complete training prior to start date).
- NCCP coaching certifications are considered a strong asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and standard digital tools.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary for 10 months
- Access to world-class training facilities and support staff
- Travel to elite-level competitions and tournaments
- Professional development and networking opportunities in high-performance sport
Athlete Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact
[email protected]
This posting reflects a contract position for a new role. Athlete Institute accepts applications for this specific position on a rolling basis until filled.
Athlete Institute may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the initial review of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
