Coach - Bowling (High School)

University School of Nashville

High School Bowling Coach

2025 - 26

University School of Nashville seeks an Assistant Bowling Coach to help develop and support our bowling program for the 202526 school year. The goal of the schools athletics department is to create a positive environment that reflects transformational coaching. The position calls for excellent teamwork with colleagues and incorporates best practices into a growth-oriented teaching style in a K-12 school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience coaching or playing bowling and align with our schools values and mission for fostering the best in educational practices while striving for excellence and supporting each students athletic potential. Our bowling program offers teams at both the high school and middle school levels. The high school season runs from September through January and the middle school season runs from February through April. All practices are held at local bowling centers from 3:455:00 p.m. for high school and 3:004:30 p.m. for middle school.

Responsibilities:

• Help implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills to support the achievement of the programs purpose
• Support the head coach in planning practices and developing athletes skills including technique strategy and mental preparation
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to help student-athletes improve and enjoy the sport
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct adhering to department and institutional policies and to the rules of the state athletic association
• Assist with designing a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance
• Promote sportsmanship teamwork and personal growth among all team members
• Relate well to student-athletes head coach game officials parents and the broader school community
• Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes within our K-12 school
• Exhibit strong leadership and serve as a positive role model for student-athletes
• Attend all department meetings and actively contribute to a collaborative coaching environment
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff student-athletes and external constituents through a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks b) respect for the competencies of others and c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or Director of Athletics

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent recommended but not required

Experience and Competencies:

• Previous playing experience required
• Previous coaching experience recommended
• Strong interest in working with middle and high school students of varying skill levels
• Ability to promote a safe supportive and inclusive environment

Skills and Abilities:

• Dependable and organized professional with integrity enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to professional growth
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to change
• Ability to work productively demonstrate initiative when unsupervised and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the USN community
• Basic computer skills for communication and administrative tasks

The School

University School of Nashville is an independent non-sectarian co-educational day school with enrollment of 1080 students kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915 the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School (PDS) USNs predecessor which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974 Peabody College announced plans to close PDS and a group of parents alumni students and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.

USNs midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 110 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. Its a vibrant academic community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

In the USN community students expect much of each other and the faculty benefits from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their learning to complement their teaching and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

Application Process

Those interested in being considered for this position should complete the online application for this position available at for more information.