Varsity Girls Ultimate Head Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics

FT/PT/R/T: PartTime Temporary Spring 2025

University Prep (UPrep) is seeking a talented engaging and compassionate Varsity Girls Ultimate Head Coach. We look for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who understands best practices in coaching ultimate and thrives on working independently as well as part of a team. If that sounds like you wed like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision leads the University Prep Girls Ultimate Program. Season begins on March 3rd and concludes in mid to late May. Practices and games are held MondayFriday after school.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Overall program development and planning
• Vision to sustain and grow the ultimate program
• Teaches appropriate fundamentals techniques strategies and skills
• Recruitment of coaching staff and the development and management of practice/game protocols and procedures
• Ability to promote a positive team culture that emphasis sportsmanship teamwork and respect
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all safety procedures and protocols.
• Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
• Articulates a welldefined and understandable coaching philosophy to players and families
• Applies developmentally appropriate and age appropriate methods to coaching studentathletes
• Prepares detailed practice and game plans
• Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly communicates to players parents administrators and staff
• Positively motivates athletes and promotes teamwork
• Inventories and organizes gear and uniforms; requests new purchases as needed
• Attends all meetings required by league and/or Athletic Director
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in physical education or related field from a fouryear college or university preferred
• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching Ultimate required
• Ability to energize and positively motivate players
• Recent successful coaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card
• Must complete Disc NW coachs education requirements

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a strong successful ultimate player
• Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of ultimate
• Understanding of the developmental needs of upper school aged students
• Efficient well organized and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Professional manner discretion and appearance
• Sense of humor energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Ability to stand stoop kneel crouch bend walk and talk
• Ability to use hands and fingers handle or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Some local travel may be required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Stipend is based on experience and ranges from $depending on experience
• Stipend paid in three installments on the last working day of March April and May
• This position is eligible for statutory benefits only

If this sounds like you complete our online employment application.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep. Position open until filled. No phone calls or dropins please.

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