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Posted: 30-Sep-25
Location: Beverly Hills, Michigan
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Athletics/PE
Other
Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.
Position Summary
Instruct and/or lecture in the activity of imparting knowledge as a Head Coach in our school.
Reporting Relationships
The Head Coach reports to the Upper School Associate Athletic Director and Executive Director of Athletics.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The following list is not intended to be a complete or exhaustive recitation of all duties that may be performed.
- Adhere to all rules and policies of the Detroit Country Day School at all times.
- Understand that the school has a contractual obligation to the school’s students and their parents to maintain the school calendar year and to meet each daily obligation in connection with academic instruction, athletic programs, and other extracurricular activities which make up the Detroit Country Day School experience.
- Supply their professional services commensurate with the school’s contractual obligations to the school, students and parents.
- Provide services as a coach of the sports activities as directed.
- Understand and become fully familiar with the assigned athletic activity which they will coach.
- Use his/her best efforts to learn and employ the best available coaching methodology and techniques.
- Maintain responsibility at all times for the conduct and safety of the students participating in said athletic activities.
- Supervise the students on the playing field, in the gymnasium or athletic arena, in the locker rooms, and during the transportation of students to and from an athletic activity.
- Provide instruction and leadership.
- Assist with tryouts and determining which students become team members.
- Assist with organizing, preparing and conducting individual and team practices, training and competitions.
- Supervise and demonstrate precautionary and safety measures to students when utilizing the weight room, locker room and facilities.
- Assist with managing the daily operations and coordinating all administrative duties of the sports program.
- Communicate with the director and/or executive director of athletics regarding the sports program; scheduling, facilities, travel, equipment, etc.
- Communicate any scheduling changes to the coach, athletic administrative assistant and the director and/or executive director of athletics.
- Coordinate with the athletic equipment manager to ensure adequate equipment and supplies are accessible for practices, training and competition.
- Coordinate with the safety and security department, the nurse and/or athletic trainer to ensure adequate coverage is accessible for sporting competitions and ensures any medical restrictions are enforced.
- Maintain confidentiality of medical information as required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Coordinate media coverage and communication with the director of communication.
- Coordinate with the facilities manager and custodial supervisor to ensure adequate coverage is available for field and facility maintenance and custodial services.
- Adhere to school procurement policies.
- Coordinate with the foods services department for nutritional facilities and needs, if applicable.
- Assist with the evaluation and assessment of team activities and selection of award recipients.
- Assist with the preparation and presentation of awards at any awards ceremonies.
- Display a positive attitude in responding to questions and requests as they are presented.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- One year of high school coaching experience preferred
- Knowledgeable about the rules and fundamental techniques required of the sport.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have and maintain current CPR certification
- Ability to work effectively with coaching staff, students, and parents
- Minimum of 2 years coaching preferred
- Ideal candidates will demonstrate interest in contributing as both a faculty member and coach within the school.
Applying for the Position
For consideration, submit a letter of interest, resume, and references online at https://www.dcds.edu/about/careers
For additional information, please contact Dan MacLean at (248) 430-1673
About Detroit Country Day School
Founded in 1914, Detroit Country Day School is a top-tier, nationally ranked co-educational independent school for students in grades PreK3-12. The School offers an exemplary education rooted in academic rigor and a commitment to the full development of each student’s potential. The School develops citizens and leaders of the world in a culturally diverse environment of academic rigor, competitive athletics, and artistic expression, built on a foundation of service and character.
For the 2025-2026 school year, the student community of 1,523 includes 388 students in the Lower School in grades PreK3-grade 3; 535 students in the Middle School in grades 4-8 and 600 students in the Upper School in grades 9-12. The School has an extremely diverse student population, of which over 40% identify as students of color. In all three divisions, Detroit Country Day School is known for its strong academics and the opportunities available to students in outstanding offerings in athletics, dance, instrumental and vocal music, drama, and the visual arts. Students achieve regional, state, and national recognition for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and athletics, as well as their par...ticipation in community service. The School has approximately 300 full-time employees. Seventy percent of faculty members have earned advanced degrees.
Detroit Country Day School’s facilities are situated in two locations approximately three miles apart and less than one half hour from the center of Detroit. The Upper School (9-12) and Middle School (4-8) share adjoining campuses in Beverly Hills, where the administrative offices, facility services, safety and security services, and the main arts and athletics facilities are located. The Lower School (PreK-3) is located nearby in neighboring Bloomfield Hills. Both Beverly Hills and Bloomfield Hills are in Oakland County, which has the highest per capita income of any county in the state of Michigan and is one of the most affluent counties in the United States.
The Detroit Country Day Upper School offers a strong and varied program that provides numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate their individual strengths and develop their potential. The rigorous college-preparatory program, which includes Honors and Advanced Placement courses in each discipline in addition to a diverse selection of electives, prepares students for college and beyond. In addition to a series of honors and Advanced Placement courses, students at Detroit Country Day Upper School may pursue an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
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