Sports - Varsity Head Coach - Badminton

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title :  Sports Coach

Division :  Middle School, Upper School or School-wide

Location :  Making Waves Academy Richmond

Reports to :  Athletic Director

Status :  Seasonal

Hourly : A stipend is offered at an hourly rate of $19.00- $23.00 dependent on experience

A Head Coach at Making Waves Academy is responsible for all aspects of a team's performance and development. This person fosters a positive and competitive environment that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success. Developing a competitive nature is part of this skill set, but not the sole focus. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to the school's mission and values. The role includes evening and weekend hours, and occasional overtime.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Team Management

• Organize and supervise all practices, games, and team events, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Oversee game day setup and breakdown, including field / court preparation and equipment storage.
• Source, train, and supervise a team manager or volunteers to assist with scoreboard operation, statistical tracking, and other game-day logistics.
• Lead the team during games. Model respectful behavior and a positive attitude towards players, coaches, officials, game staff, and fans.
• Manage and provide oversight for junior varsity (JV) and assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with program goals and school policies.
• Address conflict or behavioral issues promptly, constructively, and in accordance with school policies.
• Manage team equipment, uniforms, and facilities, ensuring proper care and maintenance.

Safety & Compliance :

Coaching & Instruction

Communication & Collaboration

Mission Alignment

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

Lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds (with assistance); Move around campus, including gyms, fields, and turf; Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out; Maintain balance or stay upright in unstable positions; Use hands and fingers to operate equipment and tape students; Coordinate movement of multiple parts of the body; See differences between colors, shades, and brightness; Hear sounds and recognize differences between them. Be able to handle outdoor temperatures; Be able to work long periods of time without getting tired or out of breath.

Education and Experience

Skills and Abilities

Licenses or Certificates

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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