Founding Elementary Athletics Coach: Shape Young Athletes

Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools in Florida is seeking a Founding Elementary Athletics Coach to design and lead a world-class physical literacy program from scratch. You will frame foundational movement skills and sport-specific technique for Kindergarten through elementary years, with a focus on basketball, soccer, and track and field.

The role emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, and a culture of excellence, teamwork, and discipline, while collaborating with network athletics

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required; bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred.
• A degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Science, Athletic Coaching, Exercise Physiology, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a strong mix of competitive sports experience, deep subject knowledge, and proven success in the classroom or gymnasium are highly encouraged to apply.
• Hold high standards for athletic performance and character: You have a discerning eye for movement quality, athletic technique, and disciplined, strategic execution.
• Bring substantial sports and physical literacy expertise across basketball, soccer, and track and field, with knowledge of Basic Movement Skills (BMS).
• Understand athletics in a strategic and developmental context: connect daily activities to broader athletic principles, training methods, and health.
• Have experience developing young athletes: coaching history or youth leadership demonstrates commitment to athletic development.
• Believe in the potential of every scholar: high expectations with patient, explicit coaching to build movement, grit and confidence.
• Value reflection and continuous improvement: welcome critique and refine practices over time.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of athletic excellence with high expectations for physical conditioning, sportsmanship, team-first discipline, fundamental mechanics, and thoughtful tactical decision-making.
• Deliver a rigorous, BMS-focused athletics curriculum across basketball, soccer, and track and field with clear progressions.
• Cultivate physical literacy and critical thinking by teaching scholars to observe movement with precise detail.
• Build a strong athletic community through sports clinics, family fitness events, and collaborations with local leagues and organizations.
• Collaborate across the network in professional development and continuously refine practice design and instructional execution to improve outcomes.

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools in Florida is seeking a Founding Elementary Athletics Coach to design and lead a world-class physical literacy program from scratch. You will frame foundational movement skills and sport-specific technique for Kindergarten through elementary years, with a focus on basketball, soccer, and track and field.

The role emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, and a culture of excellence, teamwork, and discipline, while collaborating with network athletics