Fitness - Head Coach at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia

Job Description:

The Head Coach (HC) is an integral member of the Athletics Department whose job it is to provide support, mentorship, leadership, and encouragement to all Cadets to ensure they have the optimum fitness and sports knowledge to become the best possible athletes at their chosen sport. The HC is a strong, effective, and efficient communicator who can listen first, and speak clearly with a diverse group of individuals including middle, and high-school Cadets; faculty and staff; officials; and Hargrave Leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Is responsible to the President of the Academy and the Athletic Director for all aspects of the program
Create and execute the practice plans daily from 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Coach all contests, including travel across the state, some nights, and frequent weekends in-season
Evaluate players, strategies, and staff to maximize the program's success
Cooperates with teaching staff, parents, public and media to ensure good public relations
Writes up contests summaries and respond to all parent communications within 24 hours
Manage all equipment requests and laundry needs
Maintain accurate and organized systems for inventory
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area of play at all times the athletes are present
Promotes respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language & conduct during practices and contests
Represent and support Hargrave Military Academy on and off campus in a manner fitting with the mission of the school
Promote positive sportsmanship from athletes both at practices and at contests, either at home or away
Attend required training and in-service meetings periodically
Select and oversee the development of all Team Captains and Team Managers
Communicates effectively with the Athletic Trainer and ensure all athletes are receiving medical care in a timely fashion
Maintains all required qualifications and certifications
Enforces all regulations of HMA as they pertain to practice, games, events (home or away) and other HMA functions
Follows rules and regulations set forth in both the Hargrave Coach's Handbook and Hargrave Employee Handbook
Other tasks as assigned by the Athletics Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May include, but not limited to, being able to perform the following functions: twisting; kneeling, sitting, standing, crouching, bending; reaching above head height; standing on raised platforms/ladders; and the potential of assisting in the carrying of others, for times no greater than 4 hours
Must be able to safely lift more than 50 pounds
Must be able to read and write effectively with American English as the primary language
Must be able to verbally command and to hear commands effectively to respond to Hargrave employees and Cadets
Must be comfortable working in varying degrees of seasonal weather from extreme heat and high humidity to snow and gusting winds

COMPENSATION

Stipend, paid out at the end of the regular season
Free use of HMA's transportation for business-related trips
Free on-campus meals when available
Free use of the weight room
Free Family Membership to use the on-campus Olympic-sized pool for open swimming and 50% off specialized programs

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS:

Prior coaching experience or participation in a specified sport
Strength training qualification preferred and/or past experience with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program
Strong ability to communicate with our young men
Valid driver's license