Middle School Boys Basketball — Head Coach

Middle School Boys Basketball — Head Coach Season: Winter 26-27 Level: Middle School Reports to: Director of Athletics About Lycée Athletics The Athletics Program at Lycée Français de New York supports the school's mission of providing a rigorous, bilingual, and internationally minded education. We develop the whole student-athlete — building physical competency, character, resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship alongside academic excellence.

Lycée teams compete as the Lynx, primarily in the NYCAL and other NYC-area independent school leagues.

Position Summary

The Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach leads the program's development at the middle school level, building fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship as students prepare for the high school pathway. This role partners closely with the Assistant Coach and reflects Lycée's commitment to student-centered coaching.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and lead practices and games consistent with Lycée's coaching philosophy Model and reinforce the values outlined in the Portrait of a Lycée Coach Communicate clearly and proactively with student-athletes, parents, and the Athletics Office Support student-athlete academic and social-emotional development alongside athletic growth Follow all league (NYCAL), school, and safety/eligibility policies Attend required coaches meetings and trainings Submit rosters, schedules, and other administrative items by requested deadlines Lead practice planning and delegate game-day roles to the Assistant Coach Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and the Athletics Office for this program Qualifications Prior coaching or playing experience in Basketball preferred Experience working with Middle School aged student-athletes Strong communication skills; comfort working within a bilingual (French/English) community CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before season start) Ability to pass required background check Time Commitment Practices: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays — one of three windows depending on gym availability: 4:20–5:30, 5:00–6:15, or 5:30–6:45 Tryouts: Week of November 9th Season dates: Begins with tryouts week of November 9th; ends early February