Pomfret School
Description
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct daily practices to promote the development and improvement of plays preparing players for games and competitive play.
- Educate athletes about college, the placement process and support those who have the ability and interest to play in college.
- Assist Admissions efforts by identifying and attracting qualified student athletes.
- Provide leadership, support and guidance for the entire program including other sports at all levels.
- Select students that are best suited in skill, commitment, and performance for the expected level of play for your team.
- Require athletes to represent the School in a respectful and dignified manner by teaching the importance of sportsmanship and hold them accountable for their behavior and attendance at all practices and games.
- Utilize athletics to teach and reinforce the School mission statement and values.
- Create an environment where the enjoyment of the sport is promoted.
- Ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and spectators.
- Engage with parents and cultivate a successful relationship.
- Promote the school and the sport through articles, media coverage, the athletic website, etc. which includes emailing game summaries to “The Pomfret Sports Digest”, newspapers and/or league officers within 24 hours after all games.
Qualifications:
- Collegiate player or high school coaching experience preferred.
- Must travel to peer schools on game days (Wednesdays and Saturdays).
- Possess a highly professional and ethical manner.