Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship, and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty, and staff have a sense of belonging.
At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.
Pace is hiring an assistant mountain biking coach for the 2024-25 fall season. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.
WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:
A part-time, mid-August to late-October season appointment. On/off-campus responsibilities include off-campus practices for 2 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and multiple weekend races. Coaching responsibilities include traveling and/or driving with the team to practices and weekend races outside of the Atlanta area. All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on a season review conducted by the Director of Athletics.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with the head coach and Director of Athletics, the assistant coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the mountain biking team, including occasionally driving the team to practices/weekend races. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the Georgia Cycling Association.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that assimilates with the mission of Pace Academy
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
• Mountain bike riding experience and understanding of basic etiquette
• Good communication skills with players, parents, and the Athletics Department
• Energy, creativity, self-motivation, and a team-player mentality

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the team at events
• Represent Pace Academy and the mountain biking team in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

This is an exempt position that is paid a coaching stipend twice during the season.

See more about Pace Academy Athletics at: www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics

Qualified applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and references to Jobs@PaceAcademy.org and also send these same materials to Chad Wabrek, Director of Athletics, at chad.wabrek@paceacademy.org.