MS Assistant Track Coach

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD ASSISTANT COACH - FIELD EVENTS

Durham Academy is accepting applications for part-time varsity assistant Middle School track coach with a specialization in field events

Position : Teaching coaching and mentoring 30 Middle School athletes. Will report directly to the Head Coach.

Qualifications:

Experience competing as a field event athlete at the high school or college level.

Passion for the sport of track & field especially the field events.

Must be able to develop and implement workouts appropriate for varying skill levels.

Ability to communicate and work well with other coaches parents and student-athletes.

Enjoy helping student-athletes reach their potential.

Must have valid drivers license.

Attend practices and meets.

When:

February-Mid May

Practice times Monday through Friday 3:30 to 5 pm

No weekend responsibilities

DA Employees

• Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of a school community.

• Can work independently with minimal supervision and routinely prioritize multiple tasks.

• Have the ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail.

• Are personable collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals.

• Use technology thoughtfully and creatively.

• Innovate and experiment to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems.

Our School

Founded in 1933 Durham Academy is an all-gender independent day school with 1273 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral happy and productive life . DAs Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity equity and engagement. DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Diversity Equity and Engagement Mission Statement Diversity enlivens improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity sex religion sexual orientation socioeconomic status ability age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed empowered responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DAs commitment to diversity equity and engagement here .

(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)

Our Employment Policy

Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national or ethnic origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

These positions will remain open until filled.

Required Experience:

Junior IC