Seasonal Head Coach

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology. Position Summary: Athletic coaches instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition. Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team. They are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sports. Coaches must work closely with their student athletes in areas of sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership ensuring that their athletes are disciplined, balanced, caring, risk-takers. Coaches must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety. Stipend: The coaches stipend will vary depending on position and number of days per week of activity. Stipends for Head Coaches will range from $1,950 per season to $3,750 per season. Stipends will be paid in one lump sum 30 days after the conclusion of the season. Non-DCI employees will be paid their stipend as contract employees and taxes will not be withheld. DCI staff members will receive their stipends with taxes taken out. Qualifications: High school coaching or playing experience or equivalent club experience are preferred for consideration. Must pass a background check and submit the following certifications: American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (Expires every two years) National Federation of High Schools Heat Illness (Expires every two years) National Federation of High Schools Concussion (Expires every two years) National Federation of High Schools Sportsmanship (Expires every two years) National Federation of High Schools Fundamentals of Coaching (No expiration) National Federation of High Schools Sport Specific Course (Based on the sport being coached, No expiration) Clear a background check. Job Description: High School Coach candidates should possess a vision for a high school program, including vertical articulation for Junior Varsity and Middle School programs. Middle School Coach candidates will develop and strengthen fundamental skills of the sport with a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, health and safety, responsibility and accountability, and building meaningful relationships. Roles and Responsibilities Knowledge Knowledge of DCSAA, PCSAA and DCI policies and procedures. Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the sport. Knowledgeable of resources outside of school to assist in player development Knowledgeable of NCAA Eligibility Center basic requirements and other recruiting resources to assist student-athletes with the college recruiting process (HS only) Preparation Attends work regularly and is punctual. Creates and implements a program philosophy. Recruits student athletes within DCI. Writes practice plans for efficient instruction. Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules. Assist in set-up and tear down for practices and games. Reviews scouting video/reports, writes and communicates effective game strategy. Supervision Hire assistant coaches with approval by the Athletic Director. Ensure that assistant coaches adhere to all policies and procedures. Takes attendance in the first 15 minutes of a team event. Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles. Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games. Remains with students until they are picked up or self-release Administration Works with the athletic director in preparing practice and game schedules. Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies. Ensures that proper form(s) (insurance, attendance, medical) obtained and current. Ensures that all student athletes are eligible, insured and have paid fees. Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed. Professionally represents the school in interactions with parents, community, staff and students. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required. Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner. Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to. Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times. Register student-athletes for events as needed. Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family. We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave. We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes. Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work . DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree * Select... Select... End date year * Are you authorized to work in the United States? * Select... 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