Flag Football Coach
Houston, US
The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.
The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.
Position Summary / Job Goals:
The Flag Football Coach is responsible for developing, leading, and implementing a competitive and values-driven flag football program at The Village School. This role emphasizes student-athlete development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic balance while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
Qualifications / Training:
- Must possess strong knowledge of the coaching position and related responsibilities.
- Seeking teacher-minded coaches who demonstrate a student-athlete-first philosophy.
- Coaches must demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and implement new approaches while maintaining a fundamentals-first coaching philosophy.
- The program emphasizes working smarter, not harder, in the preparation and instruction of student-athletes and in the development of offensive game plans.
- Must be responsible, dependable, and accountable individuals.
- Must be able to commit to accountability for the timely start of practices, supervision following practices, and participation in required weekend coaching meetings.
Experience / Knowledge:
- Prior experience coaching flag football or a related sport preferred.
- High school flag football coaching experience is a plus.
Attributes:
Prospective candidates should be high-energy, knowledgeable, put a premium on the teaching and instruction of technique(s), and possess good communication skills.
Reports to / Evaluated by:
Athletic Director (AD) or Assistant Athletic Director (Asst. AD)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan and organize all aspects of the flag football philosophy, goals, and strategies of the TVS Flag Football program
- Organize practices, game planning, player meetings, and staff meetings
- Teach and mentor student-athletes
- Assist in the organization and implementation of regular practice sessions, competitions, fundraising initiatives, and community service projects
- Develop and teach strategies to motivate student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as individuals and as a team, while promoting both academic and athletic development
- Assist with oversight of the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and the playing field
Other Functions:
- Support the varsity coach and school administrators in achieving the goals of the athletic program
- Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Village Believes that Effective Employees are:
- Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
- Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
- Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
- Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
- Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
- Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
- Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations
TO APPLY:
Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
Nearest Major Market: Houston