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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location New York, NY
New York, New York

About this job

Positions: 2017-2018 Athletic Coaching Positions
Location: New York, NY
Why Coach at Avenues?
A part of Avenues: The World School, the Avenues Athletics Department is a group of committed coaches who develop, plan and implement our growing sports curriculum. We pride ourselves in creating programs within each sport discipline, where Middle and Upper School coaches work closely together to ensure we cover the necessary skills and fulfill the needs of our student athletes.
What Youll Do
The role of an Avenues coach is to instruct our student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork and self-confidence.
Head Coaches will (but not limited to):
  • Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels
  • Attend all scheduled games and practices
  • Manage and coordinate practice and game plans
  • Be responsible for handling all administrative duties related to their team
  • Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events
Assistant Coaches will (but not limited to):
  • Support head coach in promoting the mission of the program
  • Contribute to and/or run practice sessions
  • Gather and record statistical information
  • Attend all scheduled games and practices
  • Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events
What Youll Bring
Coaches bring all or most of the following:
  • Head coaches have 2+ years of head coach coaching experience, assistant coaches have related experience
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences
  • Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category
  • Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential to this position
  • Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission
  • High-level competitive playing experience (preferred)
Middle Grades (Grades 7-8): Practices are 1 1/2 hours, three days a week (2 afternoons between 3:45-5:30pm and 1 morning 7-8am). Games are at 4pm during the week. Schedule will be made available to view at interview.
Junior Varsity and Varsity (Grades 9-12): Practices are four times times a week. Two afternoons between 3:00-6:00pm and 2 mornings 6:45-8:15am). Volleyball and basketball games start between 4-5:30pm. Soccer games and meets at 4pm. Some Saturday games. Schedule will be made available to view at interview.
Available positions:
FALL SEASON (August 21st - November 4th)
  • Soccer - Girls V Assistant Coach
  • Volleyball - Girls JV Head Coach, Girls 7/8 Head Coach, Girls 7/8 Assistant Coach
WINTER SEASON (November 1st - February 15th for JV/V; November 1st - March 1st for 7/8)
  • Squash - V Head Coach
SPRING SEASON (February 26th - May 15th Varsity; March 12th - May 25th for 7/8 )
  • Baseball - V Assistant Coach
  • Tennis - Coed 7/8 Assistant Coach, Coed 7/8 Head Coach, Boys V Assistant Coach
  • Lacrosse - Girls 7/8 Head Coach, Girls 7/8 Assistant Coach, Boys 7/8 Head Coach, Boys 7/8 Assistant Coach
  • Golf - V Assistant Coach
  • Crew - V Assistant Coach
To Apply
To apply please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Indicate the specific coaching position you are applying for. Apply through the Careers section of the Avenues website (http://www.avenues.org/en/careers/).
Avenues is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.