Elementary School Athletic Coach (Pool Posting)

Gestalt Community Schools•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Coach is responsible for leading and developing a successful athletic program that supports the academic, social, emotional, and athletic growth of student-athletes. Coaches are expected to model professionalism, sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership while creating a safe, structured, and positive team culture aligned with the mission and vision of the school athletic program. Coaches must promote student-athlete development, academic accountability, discipline, teamwork, and a college-ready mindset through daily instruction, communication, and program leadership. The role focuses on introducing athletics and skill development, building confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment of sports, teaching sportsmanship and basic game knowledge, and encouraging participation and positive behavior. The Elementary Coach is expected to create a fun, safe, and instructional environment, focus on fundamentals and age-appropriate development, emphasize character building and teamwork over competition, maintain strong communication with families and school staff, and encourage student participation and inclusion.

Requirements

Previous coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and administration.
Knowledge of sport-specific rules, strategies, and player development.
Ability to supervise and manage student-athletes effectively.
Must meet all district and athletic compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a successful athletic program.
Support the academic, social, emotional, and athletic growth of student-athletes.
Model professionalism, sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership.
Create a safe, structured, and positive team culture.
Promote student-athlete development, academic accountability, discipline, teamwork, and a college-ready mindset.
Introduce athletics and skill development.
Build confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment of sports.
Teach sportsmanship and basic game knowledge.
Encourage participation and positive behavior.
Create a fun, safe, and instructional environment.
Focus on fundamentals and age-appropriate development.
Emphasize character building and teamwork over competition.
Maintain strong communication with families and school staff.
Encourage student participation and inclusion.
Be available for practices, games, meetings, and team events outside regular school hours.
Travel for athletic events as assigned.
Supervise students in indoor and outdoor athletic environments.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times.