Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

• The Brearley School Junior Varsity (JV) Volleyball Assistant Coach The Brearley School is an independent K-XII school for girls in New York City known for its academic excellence, cross-divisional teaching, and commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and antiracist community.
• We welcome candidates for a Part-time JV Volleyball Assistant Coach who will report to the Director of Athletics.
• The fall preseason/regular season runs from August 20th – Nov.
• 2nd.
• The team practices/has games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
• We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a high level of competency in sports skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions. Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic, moral-ethical, and athletic development of student-athletes; demonstrate that the highest priority is the health, safety, and welfare of student-athletes. Support the mission of the school and the Athletics Department while positively and effectively leading the student-athletes and managers. Exhibit leadership, professional behavior, and communication in dealings with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators. Complete and/or assist with all administrative coaching duties, including, but not limited to: Roster management Game-day operations Score Reporting Student-managers Professional development Distribution and collection of uniforms Attendance Participation in school and athletic department special events Daily awareness of practice/game travel logistics Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to AAIS, NYSAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 1-2 years of relevant coaching experience. Previous high school or college playing experience preferred. Candidates must have excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills to communicate effectively with student-athletes and parents. Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, as well as vision, creativity, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Must be fully vaccinated and boosted. A stipend is paid for the coaching position at the end of the season. Additionally, candidates must complete 1) a criminal background check with fingerprint clearance, 2) the Center for Disease Control’s HEADS up concussion awareness training, and 3) AED/CPR certification training prior to the start of the season. About the School Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world. A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions. Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website. Salary The salary for this position, paid in the form of a stipend is $3700.

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates. The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.