Varsity Track & Field Head Coach

New York, United States | Contract

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Trevor Day School has various athletic teams at the Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels. A large percentage of our students participate in interscholastic athletics, an essential part of their Trevor experience and education. We are a member of the New York City Athletic League (NYCAL), which operates within the NYSAIS Athletic Association. Our teams and athletes compete successfully at the league, city, and state levels. Trevor has state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including three gyms and training areas with fitness equipment. We also value our local partnerships with top-level athletic facilities outside of the school.

Trevor’s Athletics program emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character development. Our coaches are committed educators who teach our student-athletes the importance of collaboration, commitment, and hard work while instilling self-confidence and respect for others. We value competition as an opportunity to challenge ourselves while engaging with the larger community. 

We welcome candidates for the Varsity Track & Field Head Coach position for the Winter 2025-2026 season. This part-time, seasonal, stipended position begins October 20th and ends March 7th. Practices generally occur on weekdays; times vary between 3:30 and 7:00 pm, though meets may run beyond that time. Practices are typically held in/near Trevor Day School with meets held at various indoor facilities in the NYC area. On race days, students may depart anytime after 2:00 pm, so coaches should be available that time as well. Coaches are a vital part of the Trevor community, and we encourage them to take advantage of meals on campus, schoolwide events, and other activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend all practices and meets.

  • Create and execute all practice and developmental plans for students

  • Work with the assistant coach(es) to ensure all operations run smoothly.

  • Daily oversight of practice/game travel logistics.

  • Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events.

  • Assist in managing athletic administrative duties which include but are not limited to: 

    • Schedule creation, attendance, roster management, game-day operations, score reporting, distribution and collection of uniforms, team-specific events.

  • Display leadership, professional behavior, and strong communication in dealings with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.

  • Always interact with colleagues in a professional and collaborative manner.

  • Provide feedback to student-athletes on a regular basis regarding skill development and opportunities for growth.

  • Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to Trevor’s mission as well as NYSAIS, NYCAL, and Trevor Athletics rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree; minimum of one year of relevant coaching experience. Previous high school and college playing experience are preferred.

  • Strong understanding of track & field 

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Growth mindset and passion for learning. 

  • Ability to form strong professional relationships with students-athletes, families, and colleagues.

  • Positive, enthusiastic, collaborative approach.

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.   

  • Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, vision and creativity, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

  • Candidates must complete 1) the Center for Disease Control’s HEADS up concussion awareness training, and 2) First Aid/AED/CPR certification before the start of the season.

 

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 725 students. Trevor educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens. 

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.