GIRLS BASKETBALL - VARSITY HEAD COACH

Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. We seek to create an inclusive and accepting community where adults are empowered to design educational experiences for students that are deep and learner-centered. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers, administrators, and staff members who are committed to equity and social justice, who are comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. We are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity and agency while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students.

Hawken School is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head Coach for Girls Varsity Basketball for the 2025-2026 season. Candidates must possess a proven track record of respectful leadership and strong communication skills with assistant coaches, players, and families. Candidates must be committed to building a positive, inclusive culture within the team. Candidates should be driven, energetic, organized, and motivated, and possess a willingness to commit the required time. 

In addition to coaching the varsity basketball team, this individual will oversee all aspects of building a robust girls basketball program at the Varsity, Middle School and Youth levels.  

Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment: Successful candidates show they can thrive at Hawken and are highly motivated by the school’s mission.

Fair Play: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice: Successful candidates indicate a commitment to and have experience with serving students and communities equitably.

Relationship Building and Cultivation: Successful candidates show they can build relationships throughout the Hawken community.

Content Knowledge: Successful candidates demonstrate depth in content area knowledge as well as an ability to inspire students to a high level of excellence and challenge and take a student-centered approach to all aspects of their work.

Humility and Growth Mindset: Successful candidates are eager to learn new approaches and methods and be able to team effectively with others.

Approach to Work: Successful candidates show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem-solving.

THE SCHOOL:  Founded on the ideal that “the better self shall prevail and each generation introduce its successor to a higher plane of life,” Hawken School is a coeducational independent day school with 1,600 students in toddler through grade 12. Our four campuses are located within 25 minutes of downtown Cleveland, and an urban extension center in the city’s museum district provides a demanding and integrated course of study in a diverse and dynamic environment.

 

To learn more about us, visit www.hawken.edu.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  Please send a resume, references, and a cover letter to Jim Doyle, Athletic Director, jdoyl@hawken.edu  For more information, call Mr. Doyle at 440-423-2108.

 

Hawken School is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to promoting all forms of diversity in the workplace and in our student body. We strongly urge all qualified individuals to apply.