Track Coach

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

8h•$65,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. We are looking for a results-driven Elementary School, Middle School and High School Sports Coaches to join our community. In This Role, You Will Be a part of a highly motivated team committed to education reform, parent choice, and the building of exemplary schools; Collaborate with coaches across the network to build a world-class athletics program; Inspire a love for sport and encourage critical thinking through rigorous instruction; Coordinate and lead family meetings; Receive routine, ongoing feedback and support from an outstanding leadership team and faculty. We Invite You to Apply If You Have experience coaching youth and/or collegiate teams; Have an advanced understanding/experience of Track and Field, Cross Country, and Long-distance running. Are able to manage both administrative and coaching aspects of the position in a timely and organized manner; Are able to develop/teach concepts such as teamwork, healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship; Possess a demonstrated track record of propelling students’ understanding and love of sport; Experience working with K-12 grades in a school setting (a plus); Have a drive to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day; Ability to become part of the school community and build relationships with key stakeholders and all constituents

Requirements

Have experience coaching youth and/or collegiate teams
Have an advanced understanding/experience of Track and Field, Cross Country, and Long-distance running.
Are able to manage both administrative and coaching aspects of the position in a timely and organized manner
Are able to develop/teach concepts such as teamwork, healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship
Possess a demonstrated track record of propelling students’ understanding and love of sport
Have a drive to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day
Ability to become part of the school community and build relationships with key stakeholders and all constituents
A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for learning and commitment to student development
Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with K-12 grades in a school setting (a plus)

Responsibilities

Be a part of a highly motivated team committed to education reform, parent choice, and the building of exemplary schools
Collaborate with coaches across the network to build a world-class athletics program
Inspire a love for sport and encourage critical thinking through rigorous instruction
Coordinate and lead family meetings
Receive routine, ongoing feedback and support from an outstanding leadership team and faculty