What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Ski Assistant Coach position at Detroit Country Day School?
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Position: Varsity Ski Assistant Coach
Department: Athletics
Available: January 2026
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.
Position Summary
Instruct and/or lecture in the activity of imparting knowledge as an Assistant Coach in our school.
Primary Responsibilities
Report directly to the Head Coach as their immediate supervisor and the Directors of Athletics and/or the Executive Director of Athletics.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The following list in not intended to be a complete or exhaustive recitation of all duties that may be performed.
- 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 his/her 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.
- 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
Qualifications
- One year of high school coaching experience preferred
- Knowledgeable about the rules and fundamental techniques required of the sport.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have and maintain current CPR certification
- Ability to work effectively with coaching staff, students, and parents
- Minimum of 1 years coaching preferred
- Ideal candidates will demonstrate interest in contributing as both a faculty member and coach within the school.
Applying for the Position
For consideration, submit a letter of interest, resume, and references online at https://www.dcds.edu/about/careers