2026-2027 Seasonal Athletic Coach

The Awty International School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An international school in Houston is seeking a Seasonal Athletic Coach for the 2025-2026 season. The role involves organizing practices, instructing athletes, and contributing to the athletic program. The ideal candidate has successful coaching experience and possesses excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. This position is integral to fostering a diverse and vibrant school culture while helping young athletes thrive in their sports.

Qualifications

• Successful coaching or playing experience at middle school, high school or college level.
• Ability to effectively motivate and inspire young athletes.
• Exceptional sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct practices and competitive events.
• Instruct with expert skills in specified sport.
• Manage and comply with all athletic department policies.

Skills

Coaching experience

Skill in program development

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Join to apply for the 2025-2026 Seasonal Athletic Coach role at The Awty International School

Seasonal Coaches

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
Spring: Boys Baseball, Boys & Girls Golf, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Girls Softball, Boys & Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Track & Field

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
• Model exceptional sportsmanship
• 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 the school'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.