2026-2027 Seasonal Athletic Coach

Awty International School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Houston is seeking Seasonal Coaches for their Middle and Upper School athletic program. The role requires successful coaching experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Coaches will be responsible for organizing practices, managing competitive events, and fostering continuous improvement within the teams. Applicants are encouraged to apply via the school's website and are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching/playing experience at the middle school, high school or college level.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to teach current sport techniques and strategies.
• Demonstrate skill in program development and evaluation.
• Motivate and inspire young athletes; collaborate with students, parents and constituents.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events.
• Instruct with sound principles and expert skills in specified sport.
• Manage, monitor and comply with all athletic department policies and procedures.
• Manage, monitor and comply with all athletic department policies and procedures.
• Promote the total athletic program and contribute to school life, including attending parent meetings and admissions events.
• Complete all related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Skills

Coaching experience

Ability to motivate young athletes

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

The Awty International School seeks Seasonal Coaches for our Middle and Upper School athletic program. Awty fields 21 varsity sports annually and is looking for coaches who can contribute at the varsity, junior varsity and middle school levels.

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

Sports Offered

• Fall: Boys & Girls Cross Country, Girls Field Hockey, Boys & Girls Volleyball
• Winter: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Swimming

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful coaching/playing experience at the middle school, high school or college level

Applicants Should

• Possess the knowledge and ability to teach current sport techniques and strategies
• Demonstrate skill in program development and evaluation
• Possess the ability to effectively motivate and inspire young athletes
• Collaborate and work well with students, parents and constituents
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills

The Role

• Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events
• Instruct with sound principles and expert skills in specified sport
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement at the team and individual level
• Manage, monitor and comply with all athletic department policies and procedures.
• Promote the total athletic program and contribute to the wider life of the school including attending parent meetings, student presentations and admissions events.
• Complete all related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

To Apply

Submit your application through theschool's website. All applicants should include a cover letter, current résumé, and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.