General Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics and the Upper School Varsity Track Head Coach, the Upper School Varsity Track Assistant Coach is a part-time, seasonal position that is primarily responsible for the specifically-assigned athletic program within the Athletics Department. This position primarily works at local NYC parks in addition to traveling for away meets. This position has primary responsibilities to build a strong team culture, develop the skills of athletes and instill confidence and community values with our student-athletes. A stipend is paid for the coaching position.

Essential Duties:

• Develops a strong team culture and teaches to the core values of the Athletic Department;
• Assists in the development of a long-term program vision, plan, and curriculum for the entire assigned-sport program;
• Displays leadership and professional behavior and communication in dealing with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators;
• Develops a strong working relationship with head coach/es;
• Completes and/or assists with all administrative duties including, but not limited to:
• Tryouts and roster management, game-day operations, scheduling, score reporting, transportation, management of staff and student-managers, CPR and other trainings, distribution and collection of uniforms, attendance at coaches' meetings, communication with internal and external constituents, attendance and participation at school and athletic department special events, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to AAIS, NYSAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules and regulations;
• Supports the mission of the School and the Athletics Department, while positively and effectively leading the student-athletes and managers;
• Achieves competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Practice times:

M-T-Th 3:15pm - 5:30pm (times can vary slightly according to travel times)

W-F 2:30pm - 5:30pm (times can vary slightly according to travel times.

Meet times:

Some Saturday track meets and usually 1 meet/week - time is determined by location and start time.

Season:

2/22 - 5/22 No organized practice 3/16-3/31 (Spring Break).

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university desired. Middle School, High School, or College coaching experience a plus.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to complete a background check with fingerprint clearance.
• Must possess or obtain, prior to the start of the season, current First Aid and CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Vision and creativity to develop a program philosophy that delivers athletic excellence;
• Record of integrity and the ability to inspire students and athletes to perform at a high level.
• Strong motivational, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships at the administrative, student-athlete, and parent level.
• Exhibits a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct during practice sessions and games;
• Demonstrated ability to act as a role model of professionalism;
• Ability to model honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love and kindness for the students;
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and treat everyone with respect;
• Enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Displays curiosity, a positive attitude, flexibility and a good sense of humor;
• Ability to follow all policies and procedures of the School as written in the employee and parent handbooks.