Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

Brearley School • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brearley School is seeking a Part-time Junior Varsity (JV) Volleyball Assistant Coach to support the Director of Athletics. The fall season runs from August 20th to November 2nd, with practices and games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The role involves demonstrating strong coaching skills, prioritizing student-athlete well-being, supporting the school's mission, and exhibiting professional conduct. The coach will also assist with administrative duties related to the team and adhere to all relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of relevant coaching experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills to communicate effectively with student-athletes and parents.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, as well as vision, creativity, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be fully vaccinated and boosted.
• Must complete a criminal background check with fingerprint clearance.
• Must complete the Center for Disease Control’s HEADS up concussion awareness training.
• Must complete AED/CPR certification training prior to the start of the season.

Nice To Haves

• Previous high school or college playing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of competency in sports skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic, moral-ethical, and athletic development of student-athletes; demonstrate that the highest priority is the health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes.
• Support the mission of the school and the Athletics Department while positively and effectively leading the student-athletes and managers.
• Exhibit leadership, professional behavior, and communication in dealings with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Complete and/or assist with all administrative coaching duties, including, but not limited to: Roster management, Game-day operations, Score Reporting, Student-managers, Professional development, Distribution and collection of uniforms, Attendance, Participation in school and athletic department special events, Daily awareness of practice/game travel logistics.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to AAIS, NYSAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules and regulations.

Benefits

• A stipend is paid for the coaching position at the end of the season.
• Health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans
• HSA plan
• Pre-tax transit benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution
• Sabbatical program
• Breakfast and lunch without charge
• Support for professional growth and development
• Opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.
• Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level