Upper School Football Assistant Coach
Pace Academy
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Quick overview
The Assistant Coach supports the head coach in program development, training, and daily coaching of student-athletes in grades 9-12. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with GHSA rules and representing the academy professionally.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have coaching experience with high school student-athletes and a philosophy aligned with the school's mission. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the physical ability to coach in various weather conditions are required.
Job description
Upper school (Grades 9-12) football – assistant coach
Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Working closely with the head football coach, the assistant football coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the football program, such as program development, training and coaching. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and Georgia High School Association (GHSA).
Duties
- include:
- Daily team coaching alongside the coaching staff
- Driving players to/from practices, as needed
- Representing Pace Academy and the football program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship
Minimum Qualifications
- Possesses and maintains a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy
- Coaching experience and a solid understanding of how to work with student-athletes in grades nine through 12
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
- Effective leadership and coaching skills
- Employs good communication skills with players, parents/caregivers and the Office of Athletics
- Is energetic, self-motivated, flexible, punctual, dependable and a team player
Work hours and expectations
A part-time, seasonal, summer/fall season appointment. On/off-campus responsibilities range from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. (summer; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and 3:15 until 6:15 p.m. (fall; Monday through Friday and some Sundays). All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on annual performance and/or departmental need, which are evaluated by the Director of Athletics.
Working conditions
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time during practices and meets
- Able to squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion often
- Coaching in all weather extremes, including heat, cold, rain and/or snow
- Long hours during the competitive season
- Light to moderate lifting
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt, Seasonal
How to Apply
Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.
This position is paid a coaching stipend for the season
Learn more about Pace Academy Athletics [https://www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics]