Lower & Middle School Coaching Opportunities, 26 27 School Year

The Harker School is hiring part-time seasonal coaches for the lower and middle school sports seasons.

Coaches support and guide student-athletes in grades 48 (ages 913) by leading athletic teams throughout the school year. Working across multiple sports and seasons coaches promote skill development discipline teamwork sportsmanship and a positive growth-oriented approach to competition.

Sports & Seasons

Coaching opportunities may be available for the following sports during fall winter and spring seasons:

Fall

Cross Country: Aug 25-Oct 9 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Girls lacrosse: Aug 25-Oct 9 Tu/W/F 3-5:30pm

Swimming: Aug 25-Oct 9 Mon-Fri 3-6pm

Flag football: Aug 25-Oct 9 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Softball: Aug 25-Oct 9 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Early Winter

Boys basketball: Oct 12-Dec 11 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Girls soccer: Oct 12-Dec 11 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Late Winter

Boys soccer: Jan 4-Mar 5 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Girls basketball: Jan 4-Mar 5 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Spring

Track: Mar 8-May 7 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Boys volleyball: Mar 8-May 7 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Girls volleyball: Mar 8-May 7 Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm

Water polo: Mar 8-May 7 Tue/W/F 3-5:30pm

Baseball: Mar 8-May 7 Tue/W/F 3-5:30pm

Tennis: Mar 8-May 7 Mon-Fri 3-6:30pm

Applicants may indicate interest in assisting with one or multiple sports/seasons.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Experience working with children preferred
• Comfortable working with and around school-age children
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred or required upon hire
• Previous coaching or playing experience preferred (12 years preferred)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and supervise groups of students during practices and games
• Maintain accurate attendance records
• Support the organization and implementation of practice plans and game strategies
• Communicate effectively with the Athletic Director fellow coaches students and parents
• Stay informed regarding weekly sports communications schedule updates and program changes
• Complete miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend coaches meetings and mandatory seasonal parent meetings
• Promote fair play teamwork and sportsmanship among student-athletes
• Help ensure the safety and appropriate behavior of students during practices games and travel
• Assist with related duties as required or assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with and coach students ages 913
• Knowledge of or experience participating in the sport(s) of interest
• Strong communication teamwork and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes

Working Conditions

• May require extended periods of standing or walking
• Majority of time may be spent outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat and cold
• Schedule may include evenings and weekends based on practice and game schedules

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity personal accountability and a love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality embrace diversity and promote leadership and service preparing students to take their place as global citizens.