Cross Country Assistant Coach

Description

The Northwest School is a college-preparatory, co-educational independent school near the heart of downtown Seattle. We offer a rich and challenging program to roughly 450 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory. The Northwest School is committed to a diverse workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply

At Northwest we aim to hire coaches who:

1. Have a strong technical and strategic understanding of the game
2. Know how to teach skills, constructively motivate players, and build a tight-knit, supportive, and competitively fearless team culture
3. Relate well with players and build rapport
4. Model excellent character and live the high expectations they have for athletes

Essential Functions:

• Support the head coach in all aspects of coaching the team and program.
• Generate enthusiasm, commitment, and teamwork among students.
• Teach fundamentals, techniques, and skills, utilizing encouraging and developmentally-appropriate methods.
• Prioritize the health and safety of the athletes.
• Model respectful interaction with athletes, opponents, colleagues, and parents.
• Develop and support sportsmanship and leadership in the program and the athletes.
• Strive to win while pursuing and promoting the bigger picture of fun, dedication, accountability, and teamwork.
• Daily availability during the season from mid-afternoon for practices and competitions and on weekends as needed. 
• Understand and adhere to NWS Athletics and WIAA/NFHS sport rules and regulations.
• Current training in First Aid, CPR, concussion management, and sudden cardiac arrest.
• Clear Washington State Background check.
• Supervise and instruct sport-specific skills and techniques and related aspects of fitness, health, nutrition, sleep, etc.), utilizing positive and age-appropriate methods. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially those related to diversity and the environment.

Expertise and experience coaching the sport at the high school or collegiate level and possess a strong technical and strategic understanding of the game.

Current training in First Aid, CPR, concussion management, and sudden cardiac arrest.

Be an energetic self-starter in addressing all details of leading a thriving high school program.

Compensation/Details: Competitive coaching stipend, based on experience.

This is a stipend only position.

Availability: In-season coaching duties are expected to begin February 15 and continue through April 4, though they are subject to change.

Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter and resume online: http://northwestschool.org/about-the-school/employment

**Please note: we are unable to fully consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.