Boys' Soccer Coach (Fall 2022)
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Job Location:
New Canaan, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
New Canaan Country School a Pre-K through Grade 9 co-ed independent day school serves approximately 570 students from diverse backgrounds living in 18 different towns/cities across Fairfield and Westchester counties. Our mission is to create an active joyful learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply question confidently and act generously so that they may lead lives of impact and purpose. We believe that childhood is in itself an integral part of life to be lived fully and happily. A talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking.
Upper School (grades 7-9) and Middle School (grades 5-6) practice and play games at different times making it possible to work with both age groups. Practices occur every weekday and games occur on weekdays as well.
For immediate questions about this position please email Keri Kern Athletic Director.
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree or demonstrated professional competency
- Minimum of 2-years successful coaching experience with adolescents in this age group
- Willing to obtain a CT Public Passenger Endorsement (Class A License) in order to drive school vans to away competitions
- A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes
- Commitment to building a diverse equitable and inclusive school community
Responsibilities
- Coach at the Middle School (5th/6th) and/or Upper School (7th/8th/9th) levels
- Plan and manage positive engaging practices
- Travel with the team to away games and represent NCCS with sportsmanship and pride
- Assist with supervision of locker room
- Oversee the development and progress of each child on their team
- Complete end of season student-athlete assessments
Desired Qualities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and highly developed emotional intelligence
- Differentiates instruction for a range of learning styles and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Respects and enjoys working with 10-15yr olds
- Excellent communication
- Organized
Key Skills
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- Advocacy
- Control Engineering
About Company
New Canaan Country School is an independent, co-educational day school for students from Age 3 to Grade 9 from Fairfield and Westchester counties.
