Our Athletics program complements Menlo School's rigorous college preparatory program with an extensive offering of highly competitive team sports, providing all students the opportunity to develop mind, body, and character. We continuously look for excellent part-time coaches for the following sports: Baseball - Basketball - Cross Country - Flag Football - Football - Golf - Lacrosse - Soccer - Swimming - Tennis - Track and Field - Volleyball - Water Polo In our Upper School: We look for coaches who encourage our student athletes to practice graciousness, respect, and honesty for their teammates, competitors, coaches, and officials. Our coaches help students learn the importance of "sound body, sound mind," with physical conditioning and nutrition. Nearly 80 percent of our Upper School students participate in at least one sport. Daily practice times after 3:15 p.m. In our Middle School: Our Middle School provides all students with the opportunity to participate, build their skills, learn sportsmanship, and learn to be productive team members. We look for coaches who will teach student-athletes the importance of team/individual sports and build a foundation of skills and knowledge for participating in those sports. Daily practice times from 1:00 to 3:15 p.m. Responsibilities + Serve as a positive role model to the student athletes and parents + Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team + Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility + Responsible for all aspects of directing the team's practice and play in matches + Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team + Monitor players' attendance and conduct during practice and matches + Maintain an open line of communication with students, parents, peers and Athletics management. + Ensure schedules are communicated, rosters are kept up-to-date, and students are accounted for (e.g. coordinate with team parents and parent drivers, students ready for bus departure, remain with students until picked up) + Prioritize an environment of safety for our student athletes + Manage equipment + Monitor study halls on rainy days, days when there is no practice, and before games. + Performs other duties as required Minimum Qualifications + A high school diploma or equivalent; a 4-year degree is preferred + Ability to work well with children of various ages + Knowledge of one or more of the sports provided at Menlo + Coaching and/or playing experience in one or more of the sports provided at Menlo Working Conditions and Physical Demands of the Job + Hours are variable and may include evenings and weekends + Ability to stand, walk, jog, and remain highly mobile on fields, courts, or tracks for extended periods of time (typically 2 to 4 hours per practice or game) + Ability to physically demonstrate the basic skills, athletic techniques, and safety stances relevant to the sport + Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull sports equipment, training gear, and team supplies weighing up to 50 lbs + Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and balancing to set up drills, handle equipment, or assist athletes + Ability to work outdoors and withstand prolonged exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity + Strong visual and auditory skills to effectively monitor large groups of student-athletes, scan wide playing fields for safety, and track fast-moving sports equipment + Physical stamina and capability to quickly respond to emergencies, administer basic first aid, and perform CPR/AED protocols if required We offer: + Competitive pay + An exceptional work environment and caring community + A beautiful campus with exceptional athletic facilities To be considered for future opportunities: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through our application portal outlining your interest, relevant experience, and indicating the sport or sports you are interested in coaching, Current job openings: We post positions on our website as they open. Please check our Careers page regularly for positions that may be of interest to you: https://www.menloschool.org/employment-openings.php. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest and will reach out only to those most closely aligned with the position's needs. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. We look forward to hearing from you! About us: Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and founded in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools. Menlo is dedicat