Middle School Athletic Coach (Pool Posting)

Description:

Job Type: Part Time

Position: Middle School Athletic Coach

Description

The Athletic Coach is responsible for leading and developing a successful athletic program that supports the academic, social, emotional, and athletic growth of student-athletes. Coaches are expected to model professionalism, sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership while creating a safe, structured, and positive team culture aligned with the mission and vision of the school athletic program.

Coaches must promote student-athlete development, academic accountability, discipline, teamwork, and a college-ready mindset through daily instruction, communication, and program leadership.

Focus Areas

• Skill progression and competitive development
• Accountability, discipline, and athletic growth
• Preparing athletes for high school athletics
• Reinforcing academic and behavioral expectations

Middle School Coach Expectations

• Develop foundational competitive skills and game strategy
• Build structure, accountability, and team discipline
• Help student-athletes transition into advanced athletic expectations
• Support leadership development and confidence building
• Reinforce time management, attendance, and academic responsibility

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and administration
• Knowledge of sport-specific rules, strategies, and player development
• Ability to supervise and manage student-athletes effectively
• Must meet all district and athletic compliance requirements

Work Expectations

• Availability for practices, games, meetings, and team events outside regular school hours
• Ability to travel for athletic events as assigned
• Ability to supervise students in indoor and outdoor athletic environments
• Commitment to maintaining a professional appearance and conduct at all times

Compensation: Stipend Position