Job Description:
Position Title: Athletic Coach
Department: Athletics
Location: Academy
Reports To: Athletic Director
EEO Classification: Professionals
FLSA Status: Seasonal, volunteer, paid
Compensation Type: Salary/hourly/seasonal
Compensation Amount: N/A
Position Summary: The Athletic Coach builds and maintains a competitive program and believes competitive greatness is byproduct of hard work, morals, sportsmanship, and overall character. Great Hearts Athletics coaches build a legacy, develop character and skill, and impact positively the lives of the scholar-athletes who have been placed in their care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule and conduct after-school practices approximately 5 days per week.
- Oversee the management, care, and distribution of uniforms and sports equipment.
- Advocate for academic curriculum and actively support character development initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison between parents, administration, and coaching staff.
- Attend coach training sessions and professional development meetings as required.
- Provide coaching during weekday and weekend practices, games, and tournaments.
- Administer and coordinate post-season play and preparation.
- Manage team rosters, eligibility, and related administrative tasks.
- Abide by Great Hearts Athletics Policies and Procedures, as well as the employee handbook.
- Assist in organizing and participating in end-of-season activities, events, and team gatherings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
Required/Preferred Education: At minimum high school diploma/GED, bachelors degree preferred.
Required/Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in coaching high school athletics.
- Previous professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
- Proven experience in coaching and/or mentoring student-athletes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead young people.
- Commitment to upholding high standards of character, integrity, and sportsmanship.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Required/Preferred Skills:
- Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts
- Superior and professional verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop positive and professional relationships.
Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. Running, jumping and other rapid movements may also be required. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Prior experience coaching high school athletics
- Proven experience coaching or mentoring student-athletes
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Pass criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance
- Previous professional or collegiate playing experience
- Ability to perform physical activities (running, jumping) and move equipment up to 15 pounds
What We Do
Great Hearts Academies is a nonprofit network of tuition-free public charter schools and private Christian schools offering classical liberal arts education across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas with online offerings. Its mission is to cultivate students’ minds and hearts through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, preparing them for higher education, professional careers, human flourishing, and academic excellence while fostering rigorous study and moral formation.
