Gestalt Community Schools

Elementary School Athletic Coach (Pool Posting)

Gestalt Community Schools  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Job Type: Part Time

Position: Elementary Athletic Coach

The Athletic Coach is responsible for leading and developing a successful athletic program that supports the academic, social, emotional, and athletic growth of student-athletes. Coaches are expected to model professionalism, sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership while creating a safe, structured, and positive team culture aligned with the mission and vision of the school athletic program.

Coaches must promote student-athlete development, academic accountability, discipline, teamwork, and a college-ready mindset through daily instruction, communication, and program leadership.

Focus Areas

  • Introduction to athletics and skill development
  • Building confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment of sports
  • Teaching sportsmanship and basic game knowledge
  • Encouraging participation and positive behavior

Elementary Coach Expectations

  • Create a fun, safe, and instructional environment
  • Focus on fundamentals and age-appropriate development
  • Emphasize character building and teamwork over competition
  • Maintain strong communication with families and school staff
  • Encourage student participation and inclusion

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Previous coaching and/or playing experience preferred
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and administration
  • Knowledge of sport-specific rules, strategies, and player development
  • Ability to supervise and manage student-athletes effectively
  • Must meet all district and athletic compliance requirements

Work Expectations

  • Availability for practices, games, meetings, and team events outside regular school hours
  • Ability to travel for athletic events as assigned
  • Ability to supervise students in indoor and outdoor athletic environments
  • Commitment to maintaining a professional appearance and conduct at all times

Compensation: Stipend Position

Gestalt Community Schools

About Gestalt Community Schools

About Us:

Gestalt Community Schools is a network of public charter schools serving K-12 scholars in Memphis, TN. We leverage community assets to empower citizens who will be college-ready, career-ready, and community-ready. The mission of Gestalt is to build better communities through education.

Our Schools:

For the 2017-18 school year we will have nearly 200 talented educators committed to preparing over 2,200 students at the following five schools: Power Center Academy Elementary School (K-5), Power Center Academy Middle School (6-8), Power Center Academy High School (9-12), Power Center Academy (STEM) Middle (6-7) Southeast and Power Center Academy (STEM) Elementary School (KK-2) Southeast.

Working at Gestalt Community Schools:

We recruit, select, train, and support a talented and diverse team of teachers and leaders who are committed to our mission of building better communities through education. We invest in the development of our teachers and staff through high-quality professional development opportunities and a leadership program to ensure they succeed as leaders in their classroom, school building, and community.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Year Founded
2007
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