Basketball Coach

*About Clear Water Academy*

At our school, we are passionate about helping each student to develop their intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic gifts, forming confident, faith-filled leaders ready to make a positive impact in the world. Our motto, _Semper Altius_, meaning “Always Higher,” inspires our entire community to strive for excellence through ongoing opportunities for growth and formation.

Located in the heart of Calgary, Clear Water Academy offers an exceptional education grounded in Integral Formation - a model that nurtures the whole child in mind, heart, and spirit. We guide students in developing their intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic capabilities, forming Christian leaders ready to share their God-given gifts with the world.

Our Athletics department focuses on Human Formation to help our student-athletes discover their unique talents while providing opportunities to act with integrity and compassion toward their peers and teammates.

Faith. Purpose.
Excellence. Community.
Join a team that inspires
hearts and minds.

*Job Summary*

We are currently seeking candidates to work within our basketball program. The season runs from mid-November until mid-March. We currently have openings within both our junior and senior high programs, boys and girls teams, for both assistant and head coaches. Practice and game times vary including times before and after school hours. Successful candidates will be tasked with creating plans and leading engaging practices that help players develop basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence, and guiding athletes through league games and tournaments. The coach provides clear instruction, adapts activities to players’ needs, and supports a positive, respectful team environment. This role combines teaching with practical preparation and attentive guidance, helping players build skills they can apply during practice and competition.

*Duties*

* Plan and lead basketball practices focused on skill development, conditioning, and team play.
* Teach basketball techniques and strategies through demonstrations, drills, and constructive feedback.
* Observe player progress, offer individual guidance, and adapt instruction to support continued development.
* Promote sportsmanship, communication, and safe participation while coordinating practice activities.
* Provide coaching, instruction, and leadership throughout competition
* Make appropriate decisions regarding lineups, substitutions, timeouts, and game strategies.
* Supervise players on the bench and maintain appropriate team conduct.
* Encourage effort, teamwork, discipline, and positive sportsmanship.
* Maintain respectful communication with officials, opposing coaches, players, and spectators.
* A PIC with vulnerable sector screening will be required.

*Experience*

Required: Practical teaching skills, clear communication, patience, and the ability to demonstrate basketball fundamentals and game strategy. You should be able to give constructive feedback, encourage teamwork, and adjust instruction to different learning needs.

Preferred: Experience coaching or teaching basketball in an educational athletics environment or youth community organization.

Pay: $500.00-$2,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person