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Athletic Coaches

This is a year round open position for ongoing recruitment purposes.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.
Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.
Our school is committed to the safety and well-being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment where all students can thrive.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 
The AIS Athletics Department has programming for students in Pre-K through Grade 12, with approximately 40 Middle School, JV, and Varsity teams across the following sports: Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Swim and Dive, and eSports.

The Athletics Department is seeking committed, understanding, and versatile coaching candidates to serve as community coaches for our Middle and Upper School sports teams. Specific roles will be determined by a candidate's experience and expertise. Ideal candidates will be those who are interested in contributing to our programs in a variety of ways and have a passion for working with student-athletes in our multicultural and inclusive athletic community.

In your application, please specify which program you are interested in coaching. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Serve as a positive role model to the players and parents. 
• Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team. 
• Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility. 
• Responsible for all aspects of directing the team’s practice and play in games, dependent upon the coaching role. 
• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one’s team. 
• Monitor players' personal conduct during games. 
• Establish a working relationship with the other coaches in the program and athletic department for the purpose of creating stronger overall teams and programs. 
• Continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, workshops, and affiliations with professional organizations.
• Transport the team to away competitions as needed
• Perform other related duties as required. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Minimum 2 years of relevant coaching experience
• Required GHSA certification, if applicable
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
• Background check and driving record check required

EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates. 

We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment. 
 

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