Middle School/Varsity Track & Field Head Coach Description

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students educators and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.

This dynamic inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energya place where students educators and families thrive innovate and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12 we offer the PYP MYP DP and CP with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics entertainment entrepreneurship and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation.

Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS students experience a world-class education within a diverse multicultural and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful global impact.

Our school is committed to the safety and well-being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure supportive and nurturing environment where all students can thrive.

Position Summary:

• The Middle School/Varsity Track and Field Head Coach will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director in accordance with Atlanta International Schools mission. She/he must create a vertically aligned vision for the track and field program that results in student-athletes achieving their potential academically socially morally and being athletically competitive. Furthermore she/he must create a diverse and culturally inclusive environment that develops our student-athletes as young leaders while enhancing their experience here at AIS.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Collegiate/Professional Track & Field experience

Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience as a Head Varsity Track and Field coach.

Major Responsibilities:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the athletic program; to include adhering to and enforcing all Departmental policies and procedures as well as rules and regulations of the AIS GHSA and NFHS.
• Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions in and out of season as permitted by GHSA rules and regulations. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
• Develops a competitive event schedule in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Cooperates with all coaches with the Athletic Department to enhance overall Department operations.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in track & field.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork discipline respect and good sportsmanship.
• Ensures that all track & field coaches work together toward a common goal within the track & field program and provide unity with a vertically aligned system.
• Understand NCAA regulations with regard to academic and athletic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Communicates with parents and students weekly via email regarding schedule.
• Drives teams to/from away meets in AIS vans.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assistant Coaches

Notes:

• This is a part time/seasonal position not associated with teaching at this time.

EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion or religious practices sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship status national origin age ability status military status unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local state or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.