Varsity Girls Golf Coach bei The Mount Vernon School

Description

At Mount Vernon School , students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. With a commitment to Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA), we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world, so we choose to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and relationships they need to be impact-ready.

The Athletic Team

Relationships are foundational for our athletic teams just as they are in the classroom at Mount Vernon. By prioritizing the connections built between coaches and our student-athletes, we create an environment of support, encouragement, and accountability that allows our students to achieve their athletic goals beyond what they ever imagined for themselves. More than 80% of our Upper and Middle School students participate in athletics. Participating in sports plays a positive role in supporting youth development, leading to improved academic achievement and stronger social and emotional well-being. The Athletic Team works collaboratively to deliver a high-quality experience for students and parents that lives into their core value, “We Over Me”.

The Role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Varsity Golf program with dedication, professionalism, and a deep commitment to fostering student growth. As Mount Vernon continues to invest in our athletic programs, we seek a Varsity Golf Community Coach who will help cultivate a strong team culture and vibrant community. Ideal candidates will bring coaching experience and/or experience in an independent school setting. This part-time position requires availability for after-school practices, games, coach planning meetings, and conditioning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Varsity Golf team through in-season practices and competitions
• Design and implement effective practice plans and coaching strategies
• Monitor & support the academic progress of student-athletes
• Communicate & build relationships with parents, players, faculty, & staff
• Possibly drive players to/from games in School vehicles, as needed
• Represent the School & Athletic program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

Core Competencies

• Relationship-driven leader who can build high quality relationships of trust
• Coach and mentor who is focused on character development
• Responsive and inspiring communicator
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and previous head coaching experience at the high-school level
• Positive and effective leadership, organizational, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.