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About The Lovett School: Mission, Core Values, and more 

The Lovett School Culture and Community

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversees the creation and implementation of a coed track and field program across all levels Varsity, JV, Middle school), fostering a healthy, competitive culture aligned with Lovett’s mission, values, strategic plan, and whole child experience.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to coaches across all program tiers, ensuring a unified coaching team and consistency in approach through regular feedback and evaluation.
• Plans and designs developmentally appropriate practices focusing on skill development, strategy, and teamwork for all levels.
• Oversees and manages the assessment and selection process for all players across every team, developing a structured rubric for providing feedback to players and teams.
• Seeks out and participates in professional development opportunities aimed at strengthening the abilities of the coaching staff and advancing personal expertise as a track coach and or leader within education-based sports.
• Establishes a supportive and welcoming team environment that emphasizes fairness, respect, and individual development across all tiers.
• Cultivates meaningful and positive connections with student-athletes, as well as the broader school community, at every level.
• Organizes and oversees the planning of games, practices, tournaments, and additional events for all program levels.
• Coordinates and supervises youth clinics, summer camps, and developmental initiatives aimed at enhancing the program's talent pool and community engagement.
• Guides and supports student-athletes pursuing collegiate careers by navigating the recruitment process, offering resources on academic eligibility, and providing exposure through showcases, camps, and tournaments.
• Establishes connections with college scouts, coaches, and club organizations to advocate for student-athletes, enhancing their visibility and opportunities for advancement.
• Maintains current knowledge of NCAA and NAIA regulations to offer accurate advice on recruitment and eligibility, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making.
• Ensures the track program adheres to Georgia High School Association (GHSA) regulations by maintaining up-to-date compliance, accurately recording eligibility and schedules, and coordinating with the athletic department for document submissions.
• Actively participates in GHSA meetings and training to stay informed, while also educating the program's community on the importance of sportsmanship and ethical play according to GHSA standards.
• Oversees the program's operations, ensuring adherence to the allocated budget.
• Create and coordinate the schedule for the MS, JV and Varsity track team 
• Undertakes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• At least three (3) years of coaching experience, with a strong preference for candidates with head coaching experience.
• Deep understanding of the way unconscious bias impacts the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to develop soccer programs and build meaningful relationships with players.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Outstanding organizational, management, and motivational skills.
• Drive a 14-passenger bus.
• Knowledge of GHSA rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid Certified - preferred.

Physical Demands:
NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands from wrist to finger, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.