Middle School Track & Field Assistant Coach

Middle School: Boys/Girls Track & Field - Assistant CoachPace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging. At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.Pace is hiring an assistant head coach for the Middle School track & field team for the spring season. This position reports to the Head Track & Field Coach and Director of Athletics.Work Hours and Expectations:A part-time January to April seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices (1.5 hours) Monday-Friday and meets (2-3 hours) on weekdays/Saturdays. All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on a season review.Primary Responsibilities:The assistant coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the track & field program. The assistant coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the Metro 10, our Middle School league.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace AcademyA strong commitment to the student-athlete conceptTrack & field experience and understanding of track & fieldEffective leadership, coaching and recruiting skillsGood communication skills with players, parents and the Athletics DepartmentEnergy, creativity, self-motivation and a team-player mentalitySpecific Responsibilities:• Team coaching with the coaching staff daily• Represent Pace Academy and the track & field program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship.This is a temporary, seasonal position that is compensated with a coaching stipend.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer