Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Director of Athletics

FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal

JOB PURPOSE:

The Head Junior Varsity Coach is responsible for leading the Upper School’s junior varsity team as well as providing support to the head varsity coach and program. GDS is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC). GDS competes in PTAC postseason championships and competes in the NCISAA state series. GDS follows the rules and regulations of the NCISAA and PTAC.

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 official start of the fall JV boys soccer season is on Monday, July 28, 2025 and will end with the last regular season game on October 10, 2025. The JV boys soccer team has a 15 game schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches the Junior Varsity team educating students on the rules of the game and proper etiquette following NFHS, NCISAA, and GDS guidelines

• Maintains a clear practice schedule

• Maintains equipment and inventory including team uniforms

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

• Updates practice schedule and communications on myGDS

• 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

• Understands the regulations and policies of the NCISAA

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

GDS Cultural Competencies
(All Employees)

GDS Employee Skills
(All Employees)

• Human-Centered

• Data-Informed

• Empathetic

• Collaborative

• Professionalism

• Technologically Fluent

• Adaptable & Growth Mindset

• Inclusive

• Productive conflict resolution

• Integrity

• Welcoming

• Respectful

• Listens to Understand

• Relationship-Focused

• Student-Centered

• Field Expertise

• Coachable

• Lifelong Learner

• Kind

Coaching Competencies

• Kid Champion

• Proactive, Effective, & Professional Communicator

Position Requirements

• Playing and/or coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, and/or professional level

• Knowledge of rules related to the sport (NFHS and NCISAA)

• Energetic and motivating coaching style

• Experience as a positive contributor to a coaching staff and/or athletic department

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

DIRECT REPORTS:

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

Job Tags

Part time, Seasonal work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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