Director of Basketball Operations/Head Coach

Woodberry Forest School is seeking a Director of Basketball Operations / Head Coach for the 2026-27 school year. As a member of the Virginia Prep League, Woodberry has a rich academic and athletic tradition. Our commitment to helping boys develop into service leaders dates to the school's 1889 inception. We are looking for a director who will continue our pursuit of excellence in character, academics, and basketball. We view the combination of athletics, academics, the arts, outdoor programming, and residential life as equal and vital partners in the "whole boy" experience at Woodberry. With this in mind, the Head Varsity Coach and Director of Basketball Operations plays an important role in the character development of each player while creating a highly competitive, positive, and inclusive culture for the collective basketball program. The Director of Basketball Operations will demonstrate in his/her own actions and coaching the values that align with Woodberry Forest School's mission.Specific coaching duties and responsibilities:Build relationships with participants of the entire basketball program and offer emotional, physical, and social support to all players and coaches.Teach values and character to the boys in learning opportunities. Encourage a sense of belonging for all participants and assist in inter-player relationships. Define roles and responsibilities for assistant and lower team coaches.Develop a plan with coaches to integrate fundamental teaching and growth for boys at all levels: Bengal (freshmen), JV, and Varsity.Work closely with the gym staff in coordinating equipment needs for each season.Maintain and organize all basketball equipment with the support of Woodberry staff.Understand the academic responsibilities of the boys and take a vested interest in their academic progress.Deeply understand the physical and mental demands on young athletes and organize and plan practices accordingly.Value strength & conditioning, nutrition, mental health, and the notion of playing multiple sports to help athletes realize their full potential.Work collaboratively with Woodberry athletic training staff in support of student safety, injury prevention and recovery from injuries.Work alongside the athletic director to budget each season for operational needs and for long term planning and purchases.Work closely with the athletic department with respect to travel and scheduling.Build relationships with member schools in the Virginia Prep League (VPL).Understand Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA) and VPL policies and rules and support the implementation of those policies and rules.Work in partnership with the admissions office to communicate to prospective students and families the values and ideals of the entire Woodberry community. Communicate with families each season in a meaningful and timely fashion.Support athletes' transitions to college, including establishing relationships with college and university programs as appropriate in support of the recruiting process.Maintain a desire to continually learn through various means of professional development.Support assistant coaches towards their own professional development.Hold a valid driver's license and maintain a willingness to drive a minibus for away competitions.Required:Bachelor's degreeLeadership experience within a competitive programStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsPreferred:Ability to hold teaching or administrative positionTeacher of an academic classDemonstrated success in a high school or college settingAdditional:Please apply at https://www.woodberry.org/career-opportunities with cover letter and resumeAll questions can also be directed to Matt Blundin at 540-672-6067Pay will be competitive and relative to experience and responsibilities assumed upon employment.About Woodberry ForestWoodberry Forest School is one of the nation's premier independent boarding schools for boys. Located on 1,200 beautiful acres in Madison County, Virginia, near Charlottesville and Washington, DC, Woodberry is an all-residential school. Woodberry enrolls approximately 400 students from the United States and abroad. Since its founding in 1889, Woodberry Forest has become recognized internationally as a leader in the education of boys. Students are carefully selected from an outstanding group of strong applicants.Woodberry maintains a generous tuition assistance program with forty-six percent of students receiving financial assistance, totaling over $7 million. The school is committed to enrolling the best possible students regardless of a family's ability to pay and is actively engaged in an effort to build the endowment for tuition assistance. The faculty includes men and women of significant educational background and experience. All students and most faculty and their families live on campus. Woodberry Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer