Middle School Intro to Athletics Coach (Education)

The Head Coach (HC) is an integral member of the Athletics Department whose job it is to provide support, mentorship, leadership, and encouragement to all Cadets to ensure they have the optimum fitness and sports knowledge to become the best possible athletes at their chosen sport. The HC is a strong, effective, and efficient communicator that can listen first, and speak clearly with a diverse group of individuals including middle, and high-school Cadets; faculty and staff; officials; and Hargrave Leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Is responsible to the President of the Academy and the Athletic Director for all aspects of the program

Create and execute the practice plans daily in accordance with the school's schedule

Coach all contests, including travel across the state, some nights, and frequent weekends in-season

Evaluate players, strategies, and staff to maximize the program's success

Cooperates with teaching staff, parents, public and media to ensure good public relations

Writes up contests summaries and respond to all parent communications within 24 hours

Manage all equipment requests and laundry needs

Maintain accurate and organized systems for inventory

Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area of play at all times the athletes are present

Promotes respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language & conduct during practices and contests

Represent and support Hargrave Military Academy on and off campus in a manner fitting with the mission of the school

Promote positive sportsmanship from athletes both at practices and at contests, either at home or away

Attend required training and in-service meetings periodically

Select and oversee the development of all Team Captains and Team Managers

Communicates effectively with the Athletic Trainer and ensure all athletes are receiving medical care in a timely fashion

Maintains all required qualifications and certifications

Enforces all regulations of HMA as they pertain to practice, games, events (home or away) and other HMA functions

Follows rules and regulations set forth in both the Hargrave Coach's Handbook and Hargrave Employee Handbook

Other tasks as assigned by the Athletics Director

Middle School Intro to Athletics Coach - in addition:

Introduce the athletes to a new sport approximately every three weeks (e.g. archery; baseball; basketball; golf; soccer; swimming; tennis; volleyball; weight lifting; wrestling and/or any other sport of your choosing). This includes teaching the athletes the rules; social norms; expectations and standards; game play; and sportsmanship. The goal is to prepare the athletes to join the JV team in the future.

Supervise the athletes recess at the end of each structured session.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May include, but not limited to, being able to perform the following functions: twisting; kneeling, sitting, standing, crouching, bending; reaching above head height; standing on raised platforms/ladders; and the potential of assisting in the carrying of others, for times no greater than 4 hours

Must be able to safely lift more than 50 pounds

Must be able to read and write effectively with American English as the primary language

Must be able to verbally command and to hear commands effectively to respond to Hargrave employees and Cadets

Must be comfortable working in varying degrees of seasonal weather from extreme heat and high humidity to snow and gusting winds

COMPENSATION:

Stipend, paid out at the end of regular season (Approximately around Halloween; Valentine's Day; and Memorial Day Weekend)

Free use of HMA's transportation for business-related trips

Free on-campus meals when available

Free use of the weight room

Free Family Membership to use the on campus Olympic-sized pool for open swim and 50% off specialized programs

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS:

Prior coaching experience or participation in a specified sport

Strong ability to communicate with our young men

Valid driver's license

Hargrave Military Academy, located in Chatham, Virginia, is an all-male military boarding school focused on college preparation and character development. Founded in 1909, the Academy is noted for ongoing academic achievement in college placement, athletics, character development, and leadership. Hargrave serves grades 6-12 and one postgraduate year. The Academy is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools via AdvancED and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.