Girls Varsity Tennis Coach

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High School (9-12,) established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on the Stanwich Road campus. Founded in 1926, GCDS is a school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.Greenwich Country Day School seeks a

Girls Varsity Tennis Coach

to start in

February 2025 . Successful candidates will possess the vision and drive to build a stellar varsity program along with high-level expertise.In addition, each GCDS faculty member and coach is expected to demonstrate ability in the following areas:Fosters and stewards a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy on and off of the playing fieldDemonstrates cultural competency skills to collaborate effectively across differenceSets high expectations for learning, achievement, and character developmentExhibits strong working knowledge of student cognitive development and learning preferencesIdentifies and supports students’ social, emotional, and physical ability needsProvides timely feedback to athletes and offers specialized support in pursuit of each athlete’s goalsImplements a wide array of coaching tools and strategies in appropriate and effective combinationsDesigns formal and informal assessments that measure athletic progress; employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge athlete progress toward masteryFosters students’ athletic growth through structured opportunities for reflectionCreates relevant and authentic learning experiences; is able to include and/or connect with outside experts and resources towards this aimResponsibilities Include:Coaching of one or more interscholastic sports teamsWorking with the Athletic Director on practice and game schedulesSupervision of locker roomOversight of the development and progress of each childCommunication with parentsCollaborative work with Athletic Department colleagues, Upper and Middle School faculty and staff, and the broader school communityRequired Qualifications:Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrated professional competencyMinimum of 3-years successful coaching experience with adolescents in this age groupA passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire athletesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCommitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school communityWillingness to take on multiple roles within the schoolPersonal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humorPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning experiencesInterested candidates are invited to use the link provided to send a cover letter and resume to:Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent

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