Director of Athletics

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal

The Head Junior Varsity Coach GDS is a member of the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) and competes for a conference title at the end of the regular season.

The Head Junior Varsity Coach models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

This position has a variable schedule that requires regular evening and possible weekend hours. The start and end dates for each season are determined by the game schedule and the championship dates.

• Coaches the Junior Varsity team educating students on the rules of the game and proper etiquette

• Supervises students on bus to away games, during practices, and home and away contests

• Communicates with parents each week on upcoming practice and game schedule

• Completes and has an understanding of documents and courses related to coaching expectations, concussion awareness, GDS emergency action plans, and sudden cardiac emergency awareness

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head of School

Daily work requires supervising students outdoors as well as indoors at times including traveling to away contests and events. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time depending on the season schedule.

All coaches must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during practices and contests or events. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities. This position has frequent exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis.

There are no direct reports for the Head Junior Varsity Coach.