Coach at St. Mark’s Episcopal School

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Teamwork, Communication, Physical Agility, Organization, Stress Management, Equipment Management, Record Keeping, Practice Planning, Team Assessment, Fair Play Principles, Parent Interaction, Meeting Attendance, Collaboration, Facility Management, Uniform Management

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

St. Mark’s Episcopal School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic coach for the 2025 - 2026 school year. This is a crucial position for the students, families, and faculty at St. Mark’s. While this position encompasses many different duties, its primary function is to provide students an opportunity to participate in a competitive setting that will foster physical skills, teamwork, a sense of worth and competence, knowledge, and understanding of the pleasures associated with the sport and the principles of fair play. St. Mark’s will be hiring for the following sports: Basketball (Girls & Boys) Track & Field Baseball Essential Responsibilities: Familiar with all rules and regulations, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular sport of interest. Assist in the oversight of the activities of all athletic teams for their sport Coaches plan and direct the training of student-athletes, and assess individuals’ abilities and skill levels to determine the appropriate team position Maintain inventory of all equipment to their relative sport or sports Oversee proper issue and return of all athletic uniforms Submitting equipment and supplies needed to the Director of Athletics Assure facilities are secure upon the completion of practice and/or games Keep accurate scores and records for sport Effectively communicate with team members and parents Submit all required reports in a timely manner Organize and prepare for practices including set up and clean up Setup the gym or field for practices and on game day Facilitate carpool for away games (this needs more detail) Able to handle stressful situations by maintaining composure Work with and support all other coaches and sports, as requested Attend additional meetings as instructed by the Head of School or Director of Athletics All coaches report directly to the Athletic Director Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work in a sometimes highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold Acknowledgments In the event you are invited for an interview, the following items are required for further consideration: A copy of your college transcript. A completed and signed Background inquiry release. This is a criminal check that is required of all employees by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. St. Mark's Episcopal School will provide this document to you. Evidence of citizenship or a legal work permit. I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION I HAVE LISTED IS CORRECT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED AND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN INTERVIEW OR JOB OFFER. I UNDERSTAND THAT ST. MARK'S WILL KEEP MY APPLICATION ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR. WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. I understand that the School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, handicap or disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. I authorize former and present employers, and professional, work, and personal references listed in the application and any other individuals I may name, to give the School or its designee any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise and release such parties from all liability for any damages that may result from furnishing same to the School. I also authorize the School to provide truthful information concerning my employment with it to future employers and I agree to hold it harmless for providing such information. I understand that the School reserves the right, to the extent permitted by law, to require drug and alcohol screening tests of an applicant or an employee either prior to employment or any time during employment and I hereby give my consent to any such tests. I consent to the release of the results of any such tests to the School or its designee. I release the School and its designee from any and all liability and damages which may result or arise from any drug test or the provision of information in connection with such a test. I understand that this employment application and any other School documents are not promises of employment. If I am hired and not employed pursuant to a contract of employment that contains a specific duration of employment, I understand that my employment will be on a trial period for ninety (90) days from the date of my hiring and that I will remain an at-will employee thereafter. I further understand that, if I am employed, I can terminate my employment at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, and that the School has a similar right. I understand that no manager, representative, or agent of the School has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, except that the Head of School may do so in writing. If I am hired under a contract, the contract will control the terms of my employment. The information given by me on this application and during the interview process is true and complete in all respects, and I agree that if the information is found to be false, misleading, or unsatisfactory in any respect (in the School’s judgment) that I will be disqualified from consideration for employment or subject to immediate dismissal if discovered after I am hired. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED “ACTIVE” FOR A MAXIMUM OF ONE YEAR. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT AFTER THAT TIME, YOU MUST REAPPLY. DO NOT SIGN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE STATEMENTS. By completing this application, I am acknowledging that I have read and accepted the statements above.

Responsibilities

The coach will oversee the activities of athletic teams, plan and direct training for student-athletes, and maintain equipment inventory. They will also communicate effectively with team members and parents while ensuring facilities are secure after practices and games.