What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Coaches /Head Coach & Assistant Coach (Continuous Pool ) position at Athenian School?
Location: Danville, CA
Reports To: Director of Athletics / Assistant Director of Athletics
Job Status: Seasonal Contract (Fall, Winter, Spring Openings)
Compensation: Competitive Seasonal Stipends ($3,000 – $6,000 per season, depending on role and sport) Campus Perks
Why Coach at Athenian?
At The Athenian School, athletics isn't just about the scoreboard it’s an extension of our core belief in experiential learning, inclusion, and character development. We are seeking energetic, mission-driven Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches who love sports, value positive mentorship, and want to help build a supportive, competitive team culture where high school student-athletes thrive.
We maintain a continuous talent pool for coaching positions across our Upper School (Grades 9–12) and Middle School (Grades 6–8) athletic programs for the 2026–2027 school year and future seasons. If you are passionate about student-athlete development, equity in sports, and joining a close-knit, welcoming community in the East Bay, we’d love to connect with you
About Athenian
The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6–12 from throughout the East Bay, California, the U.S., and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative, and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect. We look forward to meeting you as you consider joining our athletic community
What You’ll Do & Create
Head Coaches:
- Program Leadership: Lead the overall vision, strategy, and execution of your sport’s program across the season.
- Culture & Belonging: Inspire student-athletes to prioritize sportsmanship, team cohesion, and mutual respect. Help players navigate the balance between rigorous academic workloads and competitive athletics.
- Practice & Skill Development: Plan and execute engaging, skill-focused practices, technical drills, and tactical game plans tailored to student growth.
- Gameday Management: Direct home and away contests, manage team travel and logistics, and model poise, integrity, and sportsmanship from the sidelines.
- Operations & Communication: Manage team gear and equipment, post scores/stats to league portals, and maintain clear, proactive communication with parents, athletes, and athletic directors.
Assistant Coaches:
- Coaching Support: Partner hand-in-hand with the Head Coach to run practices, lead positional/small-group drills, and provide individual instruction.
- Athlete Mentorship: Build encouraging relationships with student-athletes, helping foster high morale, safety, and constructive feedback.
- Logistics & Event Support: Assist with gameday preparation, score/stat keeping, equipment management, and team van driving for away contests.
Who You Are (Core Qualifications)
- Coaching & Playing Background: Prior coaching or competitive playing experience at the high school, club, collegiate, or professional level in your respective sport.
- Great Communicator: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with high school athletes, parents, faculty, and administrative staff.
- Adolescent Mindset: A genuine passion for youth sports and an intuitive understanding of adolescent development, positive motivation, and mentorship.
- Reliability & Commitment: Ability to commit fully to the team schedule throughout the athletic season (Monday–Friday practices/games, with occasional weekend tournaments).
Required / Preferred Certifications (Can be completed upon hire):
- CIF Coaching Certification
- CPR / First Aid / AED Certification
- Concussion in Sports Certification
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heat Illness Certifications
- Valid Driver's License & Clean Driving Record (for team van transport)
Perks, Compensation & Community Benefits
- Competitive Stipends: Position-based seasonal stipends paid upon completion of the athletic season.
- Campus Life Perks: Complimentary chef-prepared meals on campus during working shifts.
- Athletic Access: Full access to Athenian's premier campus facilities, including our fitness center, gym, tennis courts, and pool.
- Professional Network: Excellent networking, leadership, and professional development within the Bay Area independent school athletic community (CAIS / BCL).
Schedule & Seasonal Availability Needs
- Fall Season: August – November
- Winter Season: November – February or March
- Spring Season: February – May
- Daily Commitment: Weekday afternoons (typically 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM for practices and matches).
- Travel & Events: Ability to travel with teams to away contests (departures as early as 1:30 PM) and attend Pre-Season Parent Meetings and Post-Season Awards Banquets.
NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT
The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.