Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach - Upper School

Head Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach - Cranbrook Upper School 

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

Cranbrook Athletics is seeking an exceptional educator and leader to serve as Head Coach of our Girls' Varsity Basketball program. We are looking for a passionate program builder who is committed to developing student-athletes, fostering a love for the game, and building a thriving basketball culture across our K–12 community.

Cranbrook has a proud athletic tradition that includes hundreds of conference, district, and regional championships. The Cranes have captured 101 State Championships across seven different sports and compete in outstanding athletic facilities, including Thompson Oval, Wallace Ice Arena, Williams Natatorium, Keppel Gymnasium, Jack Sanders Diamond Baseball Field, and one of the premier tennis complexes in the nation.

Responsibilities include:

The Head Girls' Basketball Coach is responsible for leading and growing all aspects of the program, including but not limited to:

• Developing and implementing a long-term vision for Girls Basketball at Cranbrook.


• Building meaningful connections with student-athletes from the Lower School through Upper School.


• Creating opportunities for skill development and engagement for players of all ages and ability levels.


• Organizing and conducting practices, games, camps, clinics, and offseason development opportunities.


• Hiring, mentoring, and supervising assistant coaches.


• Promoting a positive and inclusive basketball culture throughout the Cranbrook community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about teaching and player development.


• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to investing in young people and building relationships with students and families.


• Foster a culture that emphasizes growth, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and a love of competition.


• Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.


• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of student-athletes.


• Collaborate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.


• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Cranbrook Athletics and the Girls Basketball program.

 Requirements:

• At least three years of successful coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or club/AAU level.


• A demonstrated passion for player development and program building.


• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.


• The ability to connect with and inspire student-athletes across a wide age range.


• Experience working within a school environment and an understanding of the value of educational athletics.


• Experience building relationships with youth and middle school basketball programs and a commitment to developing players throughout a K–12 educational environment is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate understands that successful programs are built over time through relationships, consistency, and a commitment to developing young people. We seek a coach who is excited to invest in our students, build enthusiasm for the game, and create a basketball experience that students will remember long after their playing careers have ended.

For consideration, please submit your resume and complete the application in full.