Upper School Girls Ultimate Coach

Title: Upper School Girls Ultimate Frisbee Coach Direct Reports: N/A

Reports to: Director of Athletics FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Coach FT/PT/R/T: Part-Time Temporary Spring 2026

Who We Are:

University Prep is an independent 6-12 school located in an urban residential section of Seattle WA one of the countrys most diverse and dynamic cities. We are a strong and vibrant community of students families faculty staff and alumni who collaboratively create an exceptional educational experience for every student. The School is a place of great teaching and joyful learning; a community that joins together to raise up our children to be caring and productive adults; a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer and a place where we aspire for every family and student to feel equally enfranchised and at home. University Prep believes that our shared values of integrity respect and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission of developing each students potential to become an intellectually courageous socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision is responsible for cooperating with the ultimate coaching team to lead or assist with our Girls Ultimate Frisbee teams. Season begins on March 2nd and concludes in mid-May. Practices held Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:00/30. There are no weekend commitments.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches appropriate fundamentals techniques and skills
• Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
• In cooperation with Varsity Head Coach articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy
• Applies developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
• Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly communicates to players parents administrators and staff
• Positively motivate athletes and promote teamwork
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required by the league and/or Athletic Director
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipment materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in physical education or related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching Ultimate Frisbee required
• Recent successful coaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a strong successful Ultimate Frisbee player
• Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of Ultimate Frisbee
• 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 handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in any weather
• Some local travel may be required

Salary:

• Salary Stipend is based on experience and ranges from $4500-$5800
• Stipend paid in three installments last working day of March April and May