Athletic Coach (General)

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO:  

Director of Athletics

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal

The GDS Athletic Coach works collaboratively with the coaching and athletic department staff in supporting the team’s goals and objectives. GDS is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC). GDS competes for regular season conference championships as well as postseason conference tournament championships in certain middle school sports.

A GDS Coach models our Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

Coaching positions at GDS have a variable schedule that requires regular evening and possible weekend hours. The start and end dates for each season are determined by the game schedule and the championship dates.

• Coaches the team educating students on the rules of the game and proper etiquette following NFHS, NCISAA, PTAC, and GDS guidelines

• Supervises students on bus to away matches, during practices, and home and away contests

• Communicates with parents each week on upcoming practice and game schedule and assists with other communication duties as assigned

• Completes and has an understanding of documents and courses related to coaching expectations, concussion awareness, GDS emergency action plans, and sudden cardiac emergency awareness

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head of School

GDS Cultural Competencies

GDS Employee Skills

• Human-Centered

• Data-Informed

• Empathetic

• Collaborative

• Professionalism

• Technologically Fluent

• Adaptable & Growth Mindset

• Inclusive

• Productive conflict resolution

• Integrity

• Welcoming

• Respectful

• Listens to Understand

• Relationship-Focused

• Student-Centered

• Field Expertise

• Coachable

• Lifelong Learner

• Kind

Coaching Competencies

• Kid Champion

• Proactive, Effective, & Professional Communicator

Position Requirements

• Playing and/or coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, and/or professional level

• Knowledge of rules related to the sport (NFHS and NCISAA)

• Energetic and motivating coaching style

• Experience as a positive contributor to a coaching staff and/or athletic department

Daily work requires supervising students outdoors as well as indoors at times including traveling to away contests and events. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time depending on the season schedule.

All coaches must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during practices and contests or events. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities. This position has frequent exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis. 

There are no direct reports for the Coach.