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UPPER SCHOOL: BOYS/GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY 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 Director of Athletics, the head coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the cross-country program, including driving the team to practices/meets in a school minibus. 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 boys/girls cross-country 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 August to November seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices (2 hours per commitment) on Monday-Friday and Saturday meets (3 hours per commitment). All coaches are employed on an annual basis and continued employment is based on a seasonal review conducted by the Director of Athletics/varsity boys/girls cross-country head coach.

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, including weekends

• 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 is an exempt position that is paid a coaching stipend for the season

Learn more about Pace Academy Athletics

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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