Athletic Coaches
About The Position
This is a year round open position for ongoing recruitment purposes. ABOUT OUR SCHOOL Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action. Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. POSITION DESCRIPTION The AIS Athletics Department has programming for students in Pre-K through Grade 12, with approximately 40 Middle School, JV, and Varsity teams across the following sports: Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Swim and Dive, and eSports. The Athletics Department is seeking committed, understanding, and versatile coaching candidates to serve as community coaches for our Middle and Upper School sports teams. Specific roles will be determined by a candidate's experience and expertise. Ideal candidates will be those who are interested in contributing to our programs in a variety of ways and have a passion for working with student-athletes in our multicultural and inclusive athletic community. In your application, please specify which program you are interested in coaching.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years of relevant coaching experience
- Required GHSA certification, if applicable
- CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
- Background check and driving record check required
Responsibilities
- Serve as a positive role model to the players and parents.
- Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team.
- Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility.
- Responsible for all aspects of directing the team’s practice and play in games, dependent upon the coaching role.
- Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one’s team.
- Monitor players' personal conduct during games.
- Establish a working relationship with the other coaches in the program and athletic department for the purpose of creating stronger overall teams and programs.
- Continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, workshops, and affiliations with professional organizations.
- Transport the team to away competitions as needed
- Perform other related duties as required.
