Assistant Coaching Position

Assistant coaching positions – Sonoma Academy

Currently seeking candidates for Spring - Track & Field, Tennis, Lacrosse

Under the supervision of the Athletic Director and head coaches, provide support for the head coach with all aspects of the program.

Main Duties:

• Coach and instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport
• Supervise students during practices, during athletic competitions and on buses to and from athletic competitions
• Maintain student discipline, including prevention of hazing, harassment and discrimination, which supports the principles of the Sonoma Academy Mission Statement
• Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities
• Assess student performance and make coaching decisions based upon those assessments

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and ability to prevent injuries
• Ability to teach and motivate high school aged students
• Possess current CPR and First Aid certificate
• Ability to work with other staff - both assistant coaches and athletic staff
• Complete all school required paperwork before official start date

ABILITY TO:

• Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship and personal and professional integrity
• Maintain good communication with the Athletic Director, school administrators, other staff and parents
• Demonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and the athletic officials
• Organize, plan, and execute practices and meet schedules in a timely manner in coordination with the Athletic Director and school calendar
• Work with the Athletic Director to maintain the budget for the sport
• Administer CPR and First Aid if needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in teaching and coaching the sport at the high school, college or professional level
• Athletic experience – ideally in specific sport at the high school, college or professional level
• Training in how to teach and coach the sport, and/or formal training in child development and/or experience with working with youth

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Requires successful completion of employment background screening/verification and insurability on school auto insurance. Ability to drive at night as needed.
• Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort, including during coaching, carrying equipment, etc.

Notes specific to Sonoma Academy spring positions:

• Season begins Monday, Feb 10th
• Season includes 10-14 league games as well as non-league games
• Season end date is mid to late May, depending on postseason
• SA teams currently practice or compete Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday games
• Practice times are after school ranging from 3:45-5:30 and 5:30-7:15
• Assistant coach stipend available based upon experience ($20-$25 per hour)

Interested candidates please include:

• Education
• Athletic Experience (athlete)
• Coaching Experience
• Work Experience
• 2 references

Resumes will be received until Jan 1st. At that time finalists will be contacted for interviews until the position is offered and accepted.