Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado is accepting resumes for the position of 

High School – Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 season. 

 

Position:  

Head Coach – Boys Varsity Basketball - High School

Accountability: 

Reports to the High School Athletic Director

Stipend: 

$4,000

Apply: 

Please send your resume, cover letter and DA application to Mark Leadbetter at [email protected].

The mission of Denver Academy is to inspire and empower diverse learners through student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education. 

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Basketball coaching experience or a strong background in basketball is desired.
• Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, and parents.
• An understanding of adolescent physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• An active Colorado driver's license is required for driving the athletes to and from games.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan and implement all practice schedules.
• Attend all after-school practices Monday through Friday. 
• Weekends and evenings will be required.
• Attends all basketball games.
• Maintain effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Maintain a positive culture and role model that reflects the core values, and mission of Denver Academy.
• Perform other duties as they are assigned within the best interest for the program.

Denver Academy is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive community. Denver Academy makes employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Denver Academy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with

disabilities in the application and interview process.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.