Athletic Coach: Build Skill, Strategy & Character

JOURNEY COLEMAN SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Journey Community Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead student athletes, instilling discipline, teamwork, and ethical conduct. The role emphasizes safety, strategic coaching, and developing core athletic skills.

You will coordinate practices, manage equipment and budgets with the Athletic Director, ensure eligibility and medical clearances, and maintain open communication with parents and staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work positively with students, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of district regulations for events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Send information/correspondence to players and parents.
• Conduct orientation programs for parents, athletes, and assistant coaches.
• Develop schedules with Athletic Director or Principal’s designee.
• Manage equipment: ordering, inventory, repair and cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with SCIAA, TSSAA or TMSSA codes for Journey Community Schools.
• Ensure yearly physicals and insurance coverage for each athlete.
• Monitor attendance, behavior and academic progress of athletes.
• Supervise and direct activities of assistant coaches.
• Distribute rosters, contest schedules, and locations to players and guardians.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Leadership

Student support

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tennessee Teacher Certification

CPR & AED certified

Job description

Journey Community Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead student athletes, instilling discipline, teamwork, and ethical conduct. The role emphasizes safety, strategic coaching, and developing core athletic skills.

You will coordinate practices, manage equipment and budgets with the Athletic Director, ensure eligibility and medical clearances, and maintain open communication with parents and staff to support student success.