DSST Montview HS: Girls Head Soccer Coach

DSST Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DSST Public Schools in Denver, CO, seeks a seasonal DSST Sports Coach for Montview HS. The role involves leading a girls basketball varsity program, delivering structured practices, and ensuring safety and compliance for events from Feb 27 to May 2.

You will promote DSST values, support student-athletes, and collaborate with families and staff. The position is in-person, seasonal, and stipend-based, with training available for driving activity buses as needed.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience with diverse age groups and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Live and model school values with the community.
• Foster inclusive team environments with discipline and sportsmanship.
• Design and implement training programmes for athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

Position

Position: DSST Sports Coach

Grade Level: High School

Location: Montview HS

Stipend: $3000 (see link for stipend amounts for current openings)

Status: Seasonal fixed term, temporary, benefits in-eligible (does not qualify for benefits outlined in total rewards), in-person position

Start Date: See information below for start dates for specific coaching positions

Available Coaching Positions: Girls Basketball Varsity Coach

Season Dates: Feb 27th – May 2nd

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated belief in all students and the mission of DSST.
• Strong character and belief in the core values of DSST.
• Ability to work and collaborate across lines of difference.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities at one time.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of the game and passion for sportsmanship.

Ideal Qualifications

• Coaching experience with diverse age groups and skill levels.
• Knowledge of sports nutrition and injury prevention.

The Role

To live and model the school’s core values with colleagues, students, parents, officials, fans, and the larger community.

To reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit.

Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs and goals of individual athletes and the team.

Conduct regular training sessions, focusing on technique, strength, endurance, and skill development.

Organize and oversee team practices, competitions, and events, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety protocols.

All coaches must be willing and able to be trained and approved to drive our activity buses.

The Person

• Mission-driven: Desire to change the way the public school system serves students, so that all kids – regardless of race, ethnicity, or income – have the opportunity to go to college.
• Leadership track record: Demonstrate ability to lead others to achieve great outcomes.
• Inspirational & Motivation: Ability to inspire and motivate athletes.
• Goal-oriented: Set high goals for yourself, team, and players; take necessary steps to achieve those goals.
• Organized: Systems mindset to stay organized in a professional setting.
• Growth mindset: Lifelong learner, continuously improving to be the best leader possible for your players.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey strategies and feedback effectively; communicate with players, families and school staff.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves.