Assistant Middle School Cross Country Coach

Assistant Middle School Cross Country Coach (Fall Season) Compensation commensurate with experience and team commitments - $3,500-$4,000 Position Overview Dwight School is seeking athletic coaches who will work closely with the Director of Athletics and Associate Director of Athletics to structure a full-school program for their sport. All coaches will meet to determine program scaffolding, techniques, and terminologies. General Roles and Responsibilities Develop character with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, accountability and commitment. Develop engaging practice plans and competitions strategies to fit the level of competition. Provide supervision for student-athletes from 2:55pm until they are dismissed from practice/competition. Required to go on the bus with the students to and from practices and competitions. Report competition scores to the AD and Associate AD within 2 hours after the competition has concluded (if competitions are permitted). Provide AD and Associate AD bi-weekly updates on team progress, highlights from competitions, and end-of-season recaps. Maintain a daily attendance record. Keep individual and team statistics to report at the end of the year. Take an inventory of team equipment prior to and after each practice and competition. Coordinate an end-of-season team party (small gathering of just team members and coaches). Collect all uniforms at the end of the season - (if competitions are permitted). Complete all mandated coaching courses (some offered by the Dwight school) Approved NYS Coaching First aid, AED and CPR training. Complete Mandated reporter training, NFHS implicit bias training, NFHS concussion course, etc. Complete injury form documenting any injuries during team activities and travel. Carry all student-athlete medical forms to and from each practice and competition. Adhere to all COVID athletic and staff policies - e.g. getting tested each week during the season. Other specific athletic duties that may arise. Cultivate and harness relationships with all members of the Dwight Community. Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight. Requirements A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required. Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community. Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know. Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dwight School