Assistant Middle School Cross Country Coach

Position Overview

Dwight School is seeking athletic coaches who will work closely with the Director of Athletics and Associate Director of Athletics to structure a full-school program for their sport. All coaches will meet to determine program scaffolding, techniques, and terminologies.

General Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop character with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, accountability and commitment.
• Develop engaging practice plans and competitions strategies to fit the level of competition
• Provide supervision for student-athletes from 2:55pm until they are dismissed from practice/competition
• Required to go on the bus with the students to and from practices and competitions
• Report competition scores to the AD and Associate AD within 2 hours after the competition has concluded (if competitions are permitted)
• Provide AD and Associate AD bi-weekly updates on team progress, highlights from competitions, and end-of-season recaps
• Maintain a daily attendance record
• Keep individual and team statistics to report at the end of the year
• Take an inventory of team equipment prior to and after each practice and competition
• Cook up an end-of-season team party (small gathering of just team members and coaches)
• Collect all uniforms at the end of the season - (if competitions are permitted)
• Complete all mandated coaching courses (some offered by the Dwight school)- Approved NYS Coaching First aid, AED and CPR training
• Complete Mandated reporter training, NFHS implicit bias training, NFHS concussion course, etc.
• Complete injury form documenting any injuries during team activities and travel
• Carry all student-athlete medical forms to and from each practice and competition
• Adhere to all COVID athletic and staff policies - e.g. getting tested each week during the season
• Other specific athletic duties that may arise

Cultivate and Harness Relationships

Cultivate and harness relationships with all members of the Dwight Community

Commitment to Diversity and Equity

Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment

Pay and Schedule

Compensation commensurate with experience and team commitments - $3,500-$4,000

Schedule

Position Overview: Fall Season