Seasonal Head Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI's education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1 : 1 technology.

Position Summary : Athletic coaches instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition. Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team. They are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sports. Coaches must work closely with their student athletes in areas of sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership ensuring that their athletes are disciplined, balanced, caring, risk-takers. Coaches must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.

Stipend : The coaches stipend will vary depending on position and number of days per week of activity. Stipends for Head Coaches will range from $1,950 per season to $3,750 per season. Stipends will be paid in one lump sum 30 days after the conclusion of the season. Non-DCI employees will be paid their stipend as contract employees and taxes will not be withheld. DCI staff members will receive their stipends with taxes taken out.

Qualifications :

• High school coaching or playing experience or equivalent club experience are preferred for consideration. Must pass a background check and submit the following certifications :
• American Heart Association First Aid / CPR / AED Certified (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Heat Illness (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Concussion (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Sportsmanship (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Fundamentals of Coaching (No expiration)
• National Federation of High Schools Sport Specific Course (Based on the sport being coached, No expiration)
• Clear a background check.

Job Description :

High School Coach candidates should possess a vision for a high school program, including vertical articulation for Junior Varsity and Middle School programs.

Middle School Coach candidates will develop and strengthen fundamental skills of the sport with a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, health and safety, responsibility and accountability, and building meaningful relationships.

Roles and Responsibilities

Knowledge

Preparation

Supervision

Administration

Faculty and Staff Development / Benefits : DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.