Thacher School - Assistant Varsity Coach
The Thacher School
Location
Ojai, California
Quick overview
The Assistant Varsity Coach will support the Head Coach in training and developing student-athletes in their respective sports. The role involves coaching students of various skill levels and fostering a positive team environment.
Requirements summary
Ideal candidates should have a passion for coaching and experience working with 14–17-year-olds. A strong knowledge of the game and a commitment to engaging with a diverse community are also essential.
Job description
The Thacher School Assistant Varsity Coach Department
- Athletics
- Position:
- Assistant
- Varsity
- Coach
- Status:
- Part-time,
- Non-Exempt,
- Staff,
- Non
- Housed
- Start
- Dates: Various
- The Thacher School seeks a qualified and experienced assistant coach for the following sports: Girls Lacrosse - Runs February 8-May 7 (potential to extend if the team reaches the CIF Playoffs) with two and a half weeks off for Spring Break in early March.
- Boys Tennis - Runs February 8-May 7 (potential to extend if the team reaches CIF playoffs) with two and a half weeks off for Spring Break in early March.
- Boys Soccer - Runs November 2-February 5 (potential to extend if the team reaches the CIF Playoffs).
- Off Thanksgiving week and two and a half weeks for Winter Break at the end of December.
- Girls Soccer - Runs November 2-February 5 (potential to extend if the team reaches the CIF Playoffs).
- Off Thanksgiving week and two and a half weeks for Winter Break at the end of December.
- Ideal candidates will possess a passion for coaching and player development, a strong knowledge of the game, as well as the ability to coach students of various skill levels at the same time.
- Previous experience working with 14–17-year-olds is preferred.
- The positions reports to the Head Coach of each sport.
Importantly, candidates should also present a record of commitment and competency relating to engaging with students and colleagues in a diverse community, advancing the design of culturally responsive curricula, and promoting equity and belonging for all, both in and out of the classroom. Compensation is commensurate with experience and highly competitive.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, current resume, and list of three references using the JazzHR platform. For specific questions regarding this posting, please contact Jason Carney, Director of Afternoon Programs, jcarney@thacher.org
About The Thacher School Founded in 1889, The Thacher School is a coeducational boarding high school (grades 9-12) located 85 miles northwest of Los Angeles, California. For more information about Thacher visit www.thacher.org. The Thacher School is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law. For more information about working at Thacher visit www.thacher.org/careers.
