What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Badminton Coach position at Stratford School?
Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.
The opportunity:
- We are specifically looking for a High School Badminton Coach
- The responsibilities of the Middle School Coach will consist of some or all of the following:
- Commitment to the well-being of athletes, development of the Stratford athletic program, quality coaching, and continued education on best practices.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Manage and administrate the scheduling of practice and games
- Manage equipment, uniforms, and facilities
- Travel on the school bus to away games and practice per the season schedule.
- Location: 3800 Blackford Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Hours are 8-10 hours a week in Spring season March 8-May 16
- Pay is $28-$35 an hour.
The ideal coaching candidate will have:
- Experience coaching at the middle and high school or college level Tennis or Badminton
- A high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree encouraged)
- Prior playing, coaching experience, or any combination of the two in the sport you seek to coach
- Strong knowledge of your sport, including but not limited to knowledge of training and conditioning techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe sport-related corrective activities.
The ideal coach will be able to:
- Coach athletes of different ages and skill levels
- Communicate effectively
- Access and utilize technology
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members
Stratford believes in intentional balance. Therefore, we will be working to create a consistent schedule for our student-athletes. We expect our coaches to practice between 4:00-6:00 PM in the season. Coaches will be able to create pre-season development plans, schedule in-season games, scout opponents, prepare practice plans, and assist with post-season sports performance training to ensure quality support for their teams.
Coaches will be paid hourly based on their previous experience, certifications (If any), and level of education.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Salary : $28 - $35