Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach & Program Director

Virginia Episcopal School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach and Program Director for the 2026-27 academic year to help cultivate a competitive and character-driven basketball program. This role may also include teaching responsibilities, involvement in residential life, and active participation in the broader boarding school community. The ideal candidate will serve as a mentor and role model for student-athletes, uphold the mission and values of the school, and contribute to building an inclusive team culture rooted in the school's guiding principle of "Toward Full Stature."

Primary Responsibilities:

Coaching & Program Leadership Provide overall leadership, vision, and direction for the entire basketball program, including varsity and sub-varsity levels as applicable. Plan, organize, and run all practices, skill development sessions, strength and conditioning coordination, and game-day operations. Develop and implement competitive game strategies, player development plans, and seasonal objectives. Foster the academic, athletic, and personal growth of all student-athletes. Build and sustain a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture rooted in sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and respect. Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff. Manage team logistics including scheduling, travel, equipment, uniforms, and budgeting in collaboration with the Athletic Department. Represent the program professionally within league, conference, and independent school affiliations. Collaborate with college counselors to support student-athletes interested in playing basketball at the collegiate level. Lead recruiting efforts and outreach for prospective student-athletes in partnership with the Admissions Office.

Teaching Responsibilities:

Teach 1-2 sections of a core academic subject, elective, or physical education course based on qualifications and departmental needs. Design and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction aligned with departmental and school-wide expectations. Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, supporting their academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being. Participate fully in faculty meetings, professional development, and school life initiatives.

Residential Life:

Participate in dormitory supervision (typically 1-2 nights per week). Support residential programming and student life activities. Serve as a mentor and trusted adult presence within the boarding community.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Previous coaching experience at the high school, AAU, or collegiate level strongly preferred. Experience working in an independent school or residential setting is a plus. Ability to teach in an academic department (e.g., English, Math, History, Science, PE). Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. A commitment to building a positive and inclusive team culture. Willingness to engage fully in the academic and residential life of the school.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. On-campus housing (if available) or housing stipend. Free meals in the dining hall when school is in session. Access to school facilities and professional development opportunities. Health and retirement benefits available for full-time faculty.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to Christina Miller, Director of Human Resources, at employment@ves.org. Benefits Your Wellbeing Effectively guiding students Toward Full Stature begins with fostering a healthy work environment for you—our faculty and staff. And we know that to perform your best, you have to feel your best. VES offers a variety of benefits and programs designed to help support the way you live and work. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Our relationship with All Points EAP offers you 24/7, 365 days a year access online, via a mobile app and by phone. You'll find a wide breadth of free services and resources including wellness and mental health tips, resources and counseling, legal and financial services, childcare and elder care resources and life coaching. Mental Health You may access EAP for confidential assessment, short-term counseling—providing four free sessions with an EAP provider, and referral to community counseling services or other resources when needed. Depending on the provider, you may be able to utilize your medical benefits for in-person therapy visits. Fitness & Exercise You have access to our state-of-the-art Van Every Athletic Center, featuring athletic courts, cardiovascular training equipment, free weights and strength training machines. Enjoy our outdoor pool, athletic fields and tennis courts, run the track or nearby cross-country course, hike and bike the miles of trails on campus and in Lynchburg, and join in our regularly scheduled faculty fun events focused on wellness. Nutritious Meals Our community enjoys delicious and nutritious meals with a commitment to farm-to-table selections and meeting a breadth of dietary needs. Every employee is eligible for complimentary lunches in the dining hall, and employees-in-residence and their families are typically eligible for free breakfast, lunch and dinner daily when school is in session. Health Insurance We offer medical, dental and vision insurance to help you stay healthy, support you when you need care and manage healthcare costs. Medical Insurance If you elect employee coverage, VES pays 100% of the basic school group health insurance plan for you. You may elect additional coverage beyond the basic plan, such as a reduced-deductible plan, family coverage or additional available services. And you can tap into support from knowledgeable advisors with our insurance broker who help to ensure you select the best insurance option for your anticipated needs. Dental Insurance We offer dental coverage through Delta Dental on a voluntary basis in which the employee pays the premium. The plan available covers two annual preventive care visits per person and, at varying levels of coverage, routine dental treatments, replacement work, endodontic and periodontic services, and oral surgery. Orthodontics are not covered. Vision Insurance This voluntary plan that you may purchase is offered through EyeMed and covers exams with a small co-pay, and provides allowances toward and discounts on frames, contacts, laser vision correction, hearing exams and hearing aids. Your Financial Security We want to help you save money, protect your income, and grow assets for your retirement. We offer several tax-advantaged programs that will help you save on expenses. Dependent Care Reimbursement You may choose to have the school deduct an amount you determine from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis for dependent-care expenses. Health Savings Account (HSA) You may set up an HSA—a triple-tax-advantaged account—to pay for qualified healthcare, dental and vision expenses not covered by insurance, including copays and deductibles, that you may incur now or in the future. You can contribute funds to the account on a pre-tax basis through payroll deductions. Pre-tax Premium Deductions Employees enrolled in our medical and dental plans as well as optional life insurance may opt to participate in VES' Section 125 Plan, in which premiums are deducted from employees' paychecks on a pre-tax basis. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

You decide how much to contribute to your FSA(s) each year during Open Enrollment based on your unique needs. It's not easy thinking about accidents and death, but if they happen, VES provides benefits to protect your financial resources. Life Insurance We offer full-time employees—at no cost to you—a life insurance policy in an amount equal to twice your annual wages. Income Protection in the Event of Disability Short-term disability is partial income replacement for a period of time if you are unable to work due to illness, injury or childbirth. Participation in this plan is optional and premiums are paid by the employee. Currently, the plan pays 60% of your salary or wages for up to six months after two weeks of leave for a qualified reason. We strongly urge employees to make the small investment in this important benefit. Long-term disability (LTD) starts when your short-term disability benefits end. LTD pays a percentage of your monthly earnings until you return to work or reach age 65. Your LTD is currently paid 100% by VES. The plan provides up to 60% of your base pay after a 180-day elimination period. Paid Time Off and Leave We've designed benefits and policies that give you time to recharge, attend to personal matters, heal, and focus on your family. Holidays Each year, 12- month staff typically receive 15 holiday days off per year. Holidays for faculty and 10-month Student Support Services staff are determined by the school schedule. Vacation Faculty and 10-month Student Support Services staff typically take vacations when school is not in session (for some, administrative time may be required when school is not in session). Administrative 12-month employees receive paid time off as follows: 3 weeks during the first 5 years 4 weeks beginning with the 5-year anniversary 5 weeks beginning with the 10-year anniversary Sick Leave Faculty and other 10-month staff receive 4 days per year of paid sick leave, and 12-month staff receive 6 days per year. Family and Medical Leave VES will grant unpaid medical leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or applicable law. Generally, the FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family or medical reasons.