Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity I Paddling - Athletics

Punahou School; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $1,560–$3,450

Job summary

Punahou School in Honolulu seeks an Assistant Coach for the Girls Varsity I Paddling Team to support the head coach in organizing the program, lead practices, motivate student athletes, and teach race strategies.

The ideal candidate has coaching experience in a school setting, strong communication and organizational skills, and a proven track record of working with adolescents; the role includes a winter season stipend.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of leadership experience as a coach in an interscholastic program.
• Teaching background and experience with adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of athletics value at middle/high school level.
• Strong ability to develop practice plans and game strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with organizing needs of the sport within the Athletic Program.
• Conduct practices, motivate students, and instruct athletes in game strategies and techniques.
• Support development of practice plans and off-season expectations for student athletes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Coaching

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Punahou Athletics plays an integral role in the student experience. The philosophy of Punahou Athletics encourages student athletes, within the framework of the educational mission of the school, to be the best that they can be, to be the best team person, and to be a true team player, with the idea that this is what defines winning. The Athletics Department supports more than 120 teams in over 30 sports. Punahou's athletic teams have enjoyed unparalleled success since the school was founded in 1841. The school also received notable recognition in Sports Illustrated as the top high school athletic program in the country. The coaching staff at Punahou School plays a significant role in the success of its Athletics program and the education of our students.

Punahou School is actively recruiting an Assistant Coach for the Girls Varsity I Paddling Team. The Assistant Coach position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the needs of the sport within the Athletic Program. This position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. The ideal candidate will have previous experience coaching a Paddling team in an educational setting, good communication and organizational skills, physical ability to demonstrate positions usual to the sport, and a positive and effective track record of coaching performance.

Position Details

• Work Year: 3 Months
• School Year: 2026-2027, Winter Season
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday late afternoons, and weekends
• Stipend Range*: $1,560 - $3,450 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications
• Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• One (1) year of positive and effective experience with a track record of leadership in a successful interscholastic program as a coach, or other related athletic experience.
• Background in teaching preferred, with experience working with adolescents.
• Knowledge of the value of athletics and competition at the intermediate and high school level.
• Substantial knowledge of the game as demonstrated through the development of comprehensive practice plans, offensive and defensive schemes, implementation of off-season expectations for student athletes, and the implementation of effective and contemporary teaching/coaching practices.