Salary Range: $2,500 - $7,000 per season. 

Exemption Status: Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced coaches to join our Athletics Program for the Fall 2026 season. Coaching opportunities may be available across our Middle School and High School teams (grades 7-12) and at a variety of competitive levels. The season runs from August through the end of October.

We are looking for coaches who are passionate about working with student-athletes, building positive team culture, and supporting skill development, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Fall Sports Include:

• Football
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Cross Country
• Volleyball

 Qualifications: 

• Previous coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Availability approximately 2:30 PM-6:30 PM on weekdays, depending on team schedule
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications preferred, or willingness to obtain certification prior to the season

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without needing sponsorship. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment

About The Dalton School

The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator Helen Parkhurst. Parkhurst’s visionary Dalton Plan remains the keystone of the school’s progressive educational philosophy and is now the model for over 200 Dalton schools in other parts of the world. The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by our dedicated faculty. Our high academic standards are complemented by an exemplary performing and fine arts curriculum – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities. The Dalton School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

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