Employment

Position: Fall Season Coach

Division: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics and Physical Education

Job Summary:

Greens Farms Academy (“GFA”) is looking for qualified applicants with high school or college coaching and playing experience for the Varsity Head Coach position of the Girls’ Cross-Country Team. Highly motivated candidates possessing strong leadership and communication skills are encouraged to apply. The Head Coach will have responsibility for all aspects of the program, and will employ effective teaching and coaching techniques to help the athletes optimize their athletic skill, acumen and attitude. The qualified candidate will be an outstanding teammate and partner to his or her peers in Athletics, will have a genuine passion for coaching and for running, and will embrace the opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded coaches that are committed to GFA’s core values. The Head Coach will be expected to uphold and promote the mission, vision, and philosophy of GFA and the Athletics Department, while following the rules set forth by the Fairchester Athletic Association and the NEPSAC.  For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school; and are committed to fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.

Greens Farms Academy is a PreK-12 co-educational day school of 715 students in the Greens Farms section of Westport, CT. We are a suburban school close to major transportation and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro North train station. The campus sits on the Long Island Sound, a half hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train. Please visit www.gfacademy.org for more information.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as an inspirational leader and positive role model.
• Create a team culture that demonstrates how special it is to be part of a greater whole.
• Collaborating with our Boys’ Cross-Country coaching staff to develop and execute joint training sessions.
• Remaining fully abreast of developments in the sport of cross-country in order to ensure that student-athletes are receiving quality instruction.
• Thoughtfully engaging in best practices in motivating student athletes in the context of GFA’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Drawing from a strong working knowledge of cross-country to plan and facilitate daily, meaningful practices, and execute effective teaching/coaching techniques during training sessions and races.
• Partnering with each student-athlete, developing expert knowledge of student profiles and the needs of each student-athlete, and having knowledge of GFA’s student support systems, in order to support and develop the potential of each athlete and the full team.
• Abiding by GFA’s policies and procedures and adhere to FAA and NEPSAC Code of Ethics.
• Enforcing student conduct rules.
• Working with the Athletic Director and Admissions to provide outreach to qualified prospective student-athletes.
• Work with the Athletic Director and College Counseling to support students who have interest in running at the collegiate level.
• Attend all mandatory meetings as scheduled by the Athletic Director and other senior GFA administrators.
• Coordinate out-of-season and summer activities and training for student-athletes in program and recommend/develop enrichment opportunities for all grades.
• Perform duties deemed necessary by the Athletic Director and GFA leadership.

Requirements:

• Must have a demonstrated alignment with GFA’s mission and core values.
• Experience running cross-country at the high school, collegiate or club levels.  Coaching experience is preferred.
• Experience successfully instructing high school-aged students.
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Strong ability to teach students with a wide range of athletic skills and experience levels.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competence–ability to effectively teach, learn, and engage in a multicultural environment with a diverse student body.
• Demonstrated capacity in culturally responsive professional practices, excellent communication skills, and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues.
• Demonstrated capacity to thrive in our diverse community, including but not limited to diversity in race, ethnicity, gender identity, socio-economic status, ability/disability, belief, sexual orientation, and national origin according to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.
• Must be available to participate in fall pre-season beginning in late August and through the fall on weekdays from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM (some weekends and extended hours will be required based on game schedules).
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain Connecticut Driver’s License with a Public Passenger Endorsement A or a New York Driver’s License with Endorsement E required for driving teams to and from games.

Classifications: Part-time stipend position

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references (if available) addressed to Eric Lee, Director of Athletics and Physical Education, to elee@gfacademy.org.