Assistant Golf Coach; Middle School

Location:

The Alexander Dawson School At Rainbow Mountain

Position type:
Stipend

Stipend Range:
Commensurate with experience

The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in all aspects of t he Golf Program, collaborating with the Dean of Athletics to create a positive, competitive, and inclusive environment for our student-athletes. This role focuses on developing training programs, mentoring athletes, and fostering team culture in alignment with Dawson’s Core Values at school and throughout the institution and broader community.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the sport, excellent communication skills, and a passion for student-athlete development.

Essential Functions The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Professional Work Habits & Mission Alignment

Professional Standards & Conduct: Consistently upholds professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, attendance, and engagement at meetings, duty coverage, safety protocols, decision-making, and maintains required credentials.

Commitment to Dawson Culture: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and support of Dawson's mission, vision, core values, and diversity statement; actively participates in school-wide events.

Confidentiality & Ethical Practice: Honors confidentiality of school, student, and family information and demonstrates ethical decision-making in all professional contexts. Talks to people and not about people.

Working Agreements: Upholds Dawson working agreements, such as assuming positive intentions in all interactions, holding self and others accountable for the impact of words and actions, mindfully sharing the air, and proactively looking for solutions before problems escalate.

Knowledge & Expertise

Team Support and Development:

Advocate for Dawson’s philosophies of balance in alignment with Challenge Success and our no-cut athletics policy.

Assist the Head Coach in designing and implementing practice plans and game strategies.

Help mentor student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal growth.

Conduct individual and team training sessions to enhance skills, fitness, and overall performance.

Promote a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Administrative Duties:

Maintain accurate records of team performance, attendance, and equipment inventory.

Support the organization and coordination of team logistics, including scheduling practices, games, and events.

Assist in preparing reports for the Dean of Athletics as needed.

Communicate with families weekly to provide updates on team progress, events, and athlete development.

Community Engagement:

Represent the program at school events and community functions to build support and visibility.

Collaborate with parents and alums to strengthen community ties around the program.

Advocate for sportsmanship and a positive representation of the School in the community.

Professional Growth & Self-Awareness

Self-Reflection & Growth Mindset: Demonstrates deep self-awareness, consistently seeks feedback, identifies areas for improvement, and implements meaningful changes to practice.

Professional Learning & Adaptation: Creates personal development plans, actively seeks learning opportunities, and demonstrates flexibility in adapting to Dawson's culture and practices.

Effective Communication & Listening: Demonstrates excellent listening skills, remains alert to diverse perspectives, and communicates effectively with various stakeholders throughout change processes.

Care for Others & Community Investment

Family Communication & Partnership: Establishes reliable, clear communication systems with families, regularly shares student progress, and responds appropriately to concerns with supervisor consultation.

Team Collaboration & Engagement: Actively participates in team meetings and collaborative efforts, contributes positively to grade-level or department teams, and seeks appropriate guidance from colleagues.

Learns From Others: Consistently consults with mentors, supervisors, and colleagues for guidance on student interventions, parent communication, and classroom…