Athletic Coach: Girls Assistant Basketball Coach in St. Paul, Minnesota at ST PAUL ACADEMY AND SUMMIT SCHOOL

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the Girls' Assistant Basketball Coach position.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving pre-kindergarten at St. Catherine, Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus, and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu and our athletics hub at www.spaathletics.org.

Position Begins: 1/16/26 to 3/20/27
Status: Part-Time, Seasonal
Department: Athletics
Salary Range: $4,000 to $4,200

Description:

This coach will work closely with the JV and Varsity head coaches of the basketball program. The season begins November 16, 2026, and continues through March 2027.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication skills with students, other coaches, and parents, teach and develop essential basketball skills, display positive game conduct, and be able to develop individual players’ abilities in addition to encouraging dedication to teamwork. Candidates should support SPA's mission and be able to contribute to the life of the School outside the classroom.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive environment that promotes good sportsmanship towards players, officials, spectators, and teammates
• Assist with the instruction of players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of basketball
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities
• Assess players’ skills, monitor players during competition, and practice
• Assist with determining game strategy
• Individual player development
• Assist with transportation
• Tracking statistics
• Creation of scouting reports
• Follows established protocol in the event of an injury
• Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, and award ceremonies

Candidates must submit a resume and a list of references. SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.