JV Men's Golf Head Coach

Position: JV Men's Golf Head Coach

Department: Athletics

Available: March 2027

Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.

• Adhere to all rules and policies of the Detroit Country Day School at all times.
• Understand that the school has a contractual obligation to the school’s students and their parents to maintain the school calendar year and to meet each daily obligation in connection with academic instruction, athletic programs, and other extracurricular activities which make up the Detroit Country Day School experience.
• Supply their professional services commensurate with the school’s contractual obligations to the school, students and parents.
• Provide services as a coach of the sports activities as directed.
• Understand and become fully familiar with the assigned athletic activity which they will coach.
• Use his/her best efforts to learn and employ the best available coaching methodology and techniques.
• Maintain responsibility at all times for the conduct and safety of the students participating in said athletic activities.
• Supervise the students on the playing field, in the gymnasium or athletic arena, in the locker rooms, and during the transportation of students to and from an athletic activity.
• Provide instruction and leadership.
• Assist with tryouts and determining which students become team members.
• Assist with organizing, preparing and conducting individual and team practices, training and competitions.
• Supervise and demonstrate precautionary and safety measures to students when utilizing the weight room, locker room and facilities.
• Assist with managing the daily operations and coordinating all administrative duties of the sports program.
• Communicate with the director and/or executive director of athletics regarding the sports program; scheduling, facilities, travel, equipment, etc.
• Communicate any scheduling changes to the coach, athletic administrative assistant and the director and/or executive director of athletics.
• Coordinate with the athletic equipment manager to ensure adequate equipment and supplies are accessible for practices, training and competition.
• Coordinate with the safety and security department, the nurse and/or athletic trainer to ensure adequate coverage is accessible for sporting competitions and ensures any medical restrictions are enforced.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical information as required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Coordinate media coverage and communication with the director of communication.
• Coordinate with the facilities manager and custodial supervisor to ensure adequate coverage is available for field and facility maintenance and custodial services.
• Adhere to school procurement policies.
• Coordinate with the foods services department for nutritional facilities and needs, if applicable.
• Assist with the evaluation and assessment of team activities and selection of award recipients.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of awards at any awards ceremonies.
• Display a positive attitude in responding to questions and requests as they are presented.
• Perform other duties as assigned