The Hotchkiss School is looking for an accomplished and enthusiastic coach to oversee the girls’ varsity hockey program. The team is rich in young talent; this is an excellent opportunity to recruit and work with enthusiastic high-level student-athletes.
Qualifications:
- Experience coaching and recruiting at the high school level or above.
- Experience creating and managing training programs and day-to-day program operations, including scheduling.
- Eligible for Connecticut Public Service License for driving students.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Preparing for, running practices, game day coaching, traveling with students, collaborating with other coaches, and other administrative tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will fulfill the teacher-coach-mentor responsibilities and will promote character building, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Varsity head coaches lead all student-athlete recruitment efforts, support the assistant coaching staff, and collaborate with the college office in college placement for student-athletes.
- Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform timely and appropriate evaluation of student learning.
- Develop insight and awareness of adolescent development.
- Create an inclusive and effective team environment, modeling curiosity and compassion.
- Practice clear, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Reinforce policies with students as outlined in the Almanac.
- Serve as a role model for others in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in professional relationships
- Engage in professional development opportunities related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the athletics department, in admissions and in the college office in support of the recruitment of players, their development at Hotchkiss, and college recruitment.
- Attend regular department, faculty, and other meetings, as appropriate and required.
- Engage in community life.
- Contribute to a positive working environment.
- Promote an inclusive working and community environment.
Application Information:
Through the online application process, located at Hotchkiss.org/careers, interested candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses interest in coaching at Hotchkiss with particular focus on the ability and interest in working in an intentionally diverse and inclusive residential community. Applicants should also submit their cover letter, résumé, a statement of coaching/educational philosophy, and contact information for three references. The School is committed to building and supporting a diverse community where all feel safe, seen, and supported. Successful applicants will address their ability to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and exciting learning environment.
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Additional Information:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this description. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
Given the persistent risks of the spread of the Covid-19 virus, all employees of the School are required to be fully vaccinated by their first day of work as a condition of employment. Employees who are unable to receive the vaccine due to disability, medical condition, or a sincerely held religious belief may request an exemption, which will be reviewed by the School to determine the availability of any reasonable accommodations.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination).
In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.