Varsity Outdoor Track - New York, NY

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Hea ...

Job description

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Varsity Outdoor Track & Field Assistant Coach

Spring Season

Position: Varsity Outdoor Track & Field Assistant Coach (Spring Season)

Reports to: Associate Director of Athletics

FLSA: Exempt part-time

Salary Range: $3,500-$4,650 (for the season)

Schedule: 4 days per week (no Thursday) from 3:00-5:30pm for practices. Approximately 6 track meets during the season which run later than practice times. Spring training sessions Saturday March 21 - Wednesday March 25, 2026 from 9am - 3pm.

Start Date: March 9, 2026

Summary:

The Assistant Track & Field Coach is responsible for working with the Head Coach to assist with the growth, development, and leadership of the Convent of the Sacred Heart Varsity Track & Field programs. This coach should specialize in field or jumping events, with an emphasis on developing our field program and mentoring athletes in those disciplines, while occasionally assisting other coaches with sprinters and distance runners.

Responsibilities:

• Produce a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions
• Reinforce a strong team culture that is in line with the values of the CSH athletic program
• Achieve competitive results that display athletic excellence
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic, moral-ethical, and athletic development of student-athletes; displaying that the highest priority is the health, safety and welfare of student-athletes
• Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior in the pursuit of achieving sport program goals established by the Head Coach and Interim Associate Athletic Director.
• Act with leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes, parents, and administrators
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NYSAIS, AAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules and regulations and Coaches Manual

Other:

• This position is also responsible for any additional tasks assigned by the Head Coach, not previously mentioned, that are needed to maintain and/or oversee the success of the team and Sacred Heart Athletics program.
• Maintain good professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Previous high school/college coaching experience required. High school playing experience required; college playing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of running, track and field programming and experience coaching with teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships at the administrative, student-athlete, and parent level.
• A record of integrity, reliability, punctuality and strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as "Protected Classifications").

In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.