DSST Elevate High School Step Team Coach

POSITION: DSST Sports Coach

GRADE LEVEL:High School

LOCATION:Elevate High School

STIPEND: See link below for stipend amounts for current openings

STATUS: Seasonal fixed term temporary benefits in-eligible (does not qualify for benefits outlined in total rewards) in-person position

START: See information below for start dates for specific coaching positions

AVAILABLE COACHING POSITIONS

• Step Coach

• Season Dates: Immediate Start - 5/1/26

• Stipend Amount: $3000

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated belief in all students and the mission of DSST.

• Strong character and belief in the core values of DSST.

• An ability to work and collaborate across lines of difference.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities at one time.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

• Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Coaching Experience

• Experience working with diverse age groups and skill levels.

• Knowledge of sports nutrition and injury prevention.

THE ROLE

• To live and model the schools core values with colleagues students parents officials fans and the larger community

• To reinforce the schools core values guiding philosophy rules and school spirit

• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages teamwork discipline and sportsmanship.

• Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs and goals of individual athletes and the team.

• Conduct regular training sessions focusing on technique strength endurance and skill development.

• Organize and oversee team practices competitions and events ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety protocols.

• All coaches must be willing and able to be trained and approved to drive our activity buses.

THE PERSON

• Mission-driven: You have a desire to change the way the public school system serves students so that all kids regardless of race ethnicity or income have the opportunity to go to college.

• Track record of leadership: You know that being a great coach means being a dynamic leader and your life and professional experiences demonstrate your ability to lead others to achieve great outcomes. Ability to inspire and motivate athletes.

• Goal-oriented: You set high goals for yourself team and players. You take the steps necessary to achieve those goals.

• Organized: You have a systems mindset that helps you keep yourself organized in a professional setting.

• Growth mindset: You are a lifelong learner; you know that you continually improve to be the best leader possible for your players and you desire next steps to help you get there.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey strategies and feedback effectively as well as able to communicate with players families and school staff.

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7500 students 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered human-focused and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us more brilliance more courage more possibility to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program

• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 202425 SPF

• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend

• 95% of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST

At DSST our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow belong and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support educator-focused mental-health care and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.

• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching data-driven feedback and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.

• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards milestone celebrations and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.

• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative Wellness Wednesdays comprehensive health coverage and six weeks of paid parental leave.

• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11 weeks off each year relocation support for out of state applicants and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Equity and Inclusion

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age (40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.