Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
University School of Nashville - Nashville, TN
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Seasonal
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
Undisclosed
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Education
University School of Nashville has coaching opportunities available for a variety of middle school and high school sports. Qualified candidates must be dedicated to supporting a highly successful athletic program in an academically rigorous setting.
Current openings: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Swimming, Soccer, Bowling, Basketball, Girls' Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, and Track and Field.
Individuals interested in an athletic coaching opportunity at USN are encouraged to complete the online application available at usn.org/jobs. In order for your application to be complete, you must upload your resume, answer all questions, and sign/submit the online application for this position. Only those applicants who complete the online application process will be considered for USN's coaching opportunities.
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills to support the achievement of the program's purpose
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules of the state athletic association
• Train and supervise assistant coaches toward the end of developing head coaching capabilities and supporting all program objectives
• Design a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance
• Advance each student-athlete's level of knowledge with regard to sport conditioning, nutrition, skill development, sport psychology, and competitive competency
• Demonstrate master teaching competencies with regard to a) sport skill instruction, b) motivation, and c) coaching skills during competitive events
• Provide strong leadership in the personal development of student-athletes as demonstrated by high standards of behavior
• Relate well to student-athletes, assistant coaches, game officials, parents, media, alumni, and the public
• Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes within our K-12 school
• Manage a cost-effective and administratively efficient sport program
• Exhibit strong writing and speaking abilities
• Attend all department meetings
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, b) respect for the competencies of others, and c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior
• Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Athletics

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience and Competency Requirements:

• Previous playing experience required
• Previous coaching experience required
• Demonstrated ability to develop competitive athletes
• Exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to state association rules and regulations

Skills and Abilities:

• Professional who is dependable and organized, with integrity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Strong computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to change; commitment to one's own professional growth
• Ability to work productively, demonstrate initiative when unsupervised, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the USN community

In order to complete the online application process, please be prepared to upload your resume and cover letter .
The recommended browser for this online application is Internet Explorer.
University School of Nashville is a K-12 coeducational day school with enrollment of 1,088 students. The Main Campus is adjacent to Vanderbilt University at 2000 Edgehill Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.
Mission Statement
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville, USN fosters each student's intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.