Upper School Football Assistant Coach

Upper School Football Assistant Coach Pace Academy - 4.1 Atlanta, GA Job Details Part-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Working with 12th graders Team leadership Sports team experience Parent collaboration Working with students Parent communication in school administration Coaching high school students Full Job Description

UPPER SCHOOL

(GRADES 9-12)

FOOTBALL - ASSISTANT COACH

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the head football coach, the assistant football coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the football program, such as program development, training and coaching. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

Duties include:

Daily team coaching alongside the coaching staff Driving players to/from practices, as needed Representing Pace Academy and the football program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possesses and maintains a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy Coaching experience and a solid understanding of how to work with student-athletes in grades nine through 12 Demonstrates a strong commitment to the student-athlete concept Effective leadership and coaching skills Employs good communication skills with players, parents/caregivers and the Office of Athletics Is energetic, self-motivated, flexible, punctual, dependable and a team player

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS

A part-time, seasonal, summer/fall season appointment. On/off-campus responsibilities range from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. (summer; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and 3:15 until 6:15 p.m. (fall; Monday through Friday and some Sundays). All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on annual performance and/or departmental need, which are evaluated by the Director of Athletics.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing and walking for extended periods of time during practices and meets Able to squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion often Coaching in all weather extremes, including heat, cold, rain and/or snow Long hours during the competitive season Light to moderate lifting

Department:

Athletics Reports To:

Director of Athletics FLSA Status:

Exempt, Seasonal How to

Apply:

Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online. This position is paid a coaching stipend for the season Learn more about Pace Academy Athletics Equal Employment Opportunity Employer