Assistant Middle School Volleyball Coach

Dwight School•New York, NY

1d•$500 - $7,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dwight School is seeking athletic coaches who will work closely with the Director of Athletics and Associate Director of Athletics to structure a full-school program for their sport. All coaches will meet to determine program scaffolding, techniques, and terminologies.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment

Responsibilities

Develop character with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, accountability and commitment.
Develop engaging practice plans and competitions strategies to fit the level of competition
Provide supervision for student-athletes from 2:55pm until they are dismissed from practice/competition
Required to go on the bus with the students to and from practices and competitions
Report competition scores to the AD and Associate AD within 2 hours after the competition has concluded (if competitions are permitted)
Provide AD and Associate AD bi-weekly updates on team progress, highlights from competitions, and end-of-season recaps
Maintain a daily attendance record
Keep individual and team statistics to report at the end of the year
Take an inventory of team equipment prior to and after each practice and competition
Coordinate an end-of-season team party (small gathering of just team members and coaches)
Collect all uniforms at the end of the season - (if competitions are permitted)
Complete all mandated coaching courses (some offered by the Dwight school)
Approved NYS Coaching First aid, AED and CPR training
Complete Mandated reporter training, NFHS implicit bias training, NFHS concussion course, etc.
Complete injury form documenting any injuries during team activities and travel
Carry all student-athlete medical forms to and from each practice and competition
Adhere to all COVID athletic and staff policies - e.g. getting tested each week during the season
Other specific athletic duties that may arise
Cultivate and harness relationships with all members of the Dwight Community
Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight