What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach (General Interest) position at Harding Academy?
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Position Description
This is a permanent posting to invite those interested in seasonal coaching at Harding Academy in Nashville, TN to express their interest by putting in a “general interest” application for future consideration if a possible match is anticipated.
Harding Academy is often in need of experienced Head or Assistant Coaches for a variety of sports, and we welcome your expression of interest. These are part time, non-faculty positions paid by a stipend for each season and offering no benefits.
All practices and most games take place during the week, Monday-Friday.
We have 4 distinct athletic seasons and offer these sports to our student athletes:
| EARLY FALL | LATE FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
| early August to end of September | early-October to week before Thanksgiving | after Thanksgiving to early February | mid-February to late April |
| Football | Soccer | Basketball | Lacrosse |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | Cheerleading | Baseball |
| Tennis | Swimming (developmental) | Swimming (competition) | Track and Field |
| Cheerleading | Golf | ||
| Mountain Biking | |||
Qualifications/Experience
Qualified candidates must have:
- 3-5 years of playing -- or preferably coaching -- experience.
- Head Coaches: 3-5 years of playing or coaching experience, preferably in coaching at the middle school or high school level
- Assistant Coaches: a minimum of 3 years of playing or coaching experience in the sport(s) for which you are applying
- Afternoon availability from 3:15 - 5:30pm
COVID-19 STATEMENT
Please note that Harding Academy is taking every precaution against the spread of COVID-19 in our community, and expects all employees to do the same. All employees are expected to understand and practice Harding Academy's COVID-19 health and safety procedures during work hours.
Harding Academy is a warm and caring school environment where respect is the key ingredient. Every child, parent, and colleague is a unique individual worthy of our understanding and greatest effort. Harding Academy employs outstanding faculty, staff, and administrators, provides technologically enhanced facilities, and offers a broad and challenging curriculum designed to develop the whole person. It is Harding Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. It is the intent and resolve of Harding Academy to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all qualified individuals with a disability in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Subject to the provisions of federal law, Harding Academy will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified individual with a disability who is able to perform the essential functions of a job with such reasonable accommodation. Harding Academy will also provide reasonable accommodation for the sincerely held religious beliefs of an employee or applicant in accordance with federal law. Any questions about reasonable accommodation should be directed to the head of school.
Harding Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Charles Maumus Title IX and ADA Coordinator
170 Windsor Dr.
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-8198
