Description

At The Mount Vernon School, students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. With a commitment to Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA), we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world, so we choose to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and relationships they need to be impact-ready.

The Athletic Team

Relationships are foundational for our athletic teams just as they are in the classroom at Mount Vernon. By prioritizing the connections built between coaches and our student-athletes, we create an environment of support, encouragement, and accountability that allows our students to achieve their athletic goals beyond what they ever imagined for themselves. More than 80% of our Upper and Middle School students participate in athletics. Participating in sports plays a positive role in supporting youth development, leading to improved academic achievement and stronger social and emotional well-being. The Athletic Team works collaboratively to deliver a high quality experience for students and parents that lives into their core value, “We Over Me”.

The Role

This position has the opportunity to instill a sense of purpose and a drive for excellence through the relationships formed on and off the track. As we continue to invest in our athletic programs and capacity, we are seeking a Varsity Assistant Cross Country Coach who will continue to cultivate a strong community and team. Strong candidates will have coaching experience and/or experience in an independent school setting. This is a part-time stipend position expected to be present at after-school practices, games, coach planning meetings, and conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Co-design strategy and practice plans with the head coach
• Co-facilitate practices, workouts, and team meetings
• Support the head coach and program as an ambassador for the School
• Monitor & support the academic progress of student-athletes
• Communicate & build relationships with parents, players, faculty, & staff
• Possibly drive players to/from meets in School vehicles, as needed
• Represent the School & Athletic program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

Core Competencies

• Relationship-driven leader who can build high quality relationships of trust
• Coach and mentor who is focused on character development
• Responsive and inspiring communicator

Requirements

•  Coaching/playing experience
• Background in an Independent School setting (preferred)

This is an exempt position that is paid a coaching stipend over the duration of the season.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.