Job Title: Assistant Coach & Skills Trainer, Basketball
Reports To: Head Coach & Manager, Admissions & Recruiting
Collaborates With: Director of Athletics; President; Head Coaches;
Location: Athlete Institute, Mono, Ontario
Employment Type: 5 Month Contract Immediately to June 30
Future Employment: Opportunities for summer camp employment and future of Academy growth in 2026-27 season.
Salary: $7,500 + Room & Board with additional opportunities to coach club, and skills clinics for additional income.
Position Summary
Orangeville Prep Basketball Academy is seeking a passionate and committed Assistant Coach & Skills Trainer for our Basketball Program. This role is ideal for a coach dedicated to developing high-performance athletes in a structured, elite prep environment. The successful candidate will support the Head Coach in all facets of the program while serving as a positive mentor to young student-athletes.
This is a residential position that includes room and board, allowing the coach to fully integrate into our academy environment and build meaningful relationships with players and staff. It also requires a high level of maturity and responsibility to oversee minors. Requires a Vulnerable Sectors Screen and G level drivers license.
Reporting to the Head Coach, Varsity Boys this role will also support cross-functional collaboration with the Manager, Admissions & Recruiting, Director of Athletics & other team Head Coaches, to ensure alignment in culture, training and communication within the entire Basketball Academy.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach in planning and leading all practices, games, individual training sessions, film sessions, and strength & conditioning sessions
- Support athlete development on and off the court through individualized coaching, mentorship, and academic accountability
- Coordinate logistics for team travel, accommodation, and tournaments
- Drive student-athletes to practices, games, and events (must hold a valid G driver’s license)
- Participate in scouting, recruitment, and evaluation of prospective student-athletes, both domestically and internationally
- Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, teamwork, and respect
- Support academic liaison efforts to ensure student-athletes are progressing toward post-secondary eligibility and success
- Contribute to media content and social media storytelling to help raise program visibility
- Provide residence supervision & accountability
- Complete any and all duties as assigned by Head Coaches, Directors, Managers, CEO and President
Qualifications:
- Prior coaching experience at the prep, club, collegiate, or high school level
- 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 have Vulnerable Sectors Screen to work with minors
- Ability to live on campus and engage in a residential school environment
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete training
- NCCP coaching certifications are an asset
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive coaching stipend for 5 months.
- Room and board included (private accommodations and meals provided at Athlete Institute residence)
- 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
