Varsity Assistant Softball Coach

The Brearley School • New York, NY

68d • $4,700

About The Position

The Brearley School is an independent K-XII school for girls in New York City known for its academic excellence, cross-divisional teaching, and commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and antiracist community. We welcome candidates for a Part-time Varsity Softball Assistant Coach, who will report to the Director of Athletics. We invite interested candidates to apply for this position by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at https://www.brearley.org/page/about/employment-opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; 1-2 years of relevant coaching experience.
• Previous high school playing and college playing experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills to communicate effectively with student-athletes and parents.
• Exhibit enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, vision and creativity, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be fully vaccinated and boosted.

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

• An end-of-season stipend of approximately $4,700 for completing the coaching assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree