Head Coach, High School Athletics & Middle School

HARWOOD UHS #19; Moretown (VT); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,500; Full time

Job summary

HARWOOD UHS #19 in Moretown, Vermont seeks a Head Athletic Coach to lead one varsity or middle school program. The role includes developing student-athletes, supervising staff, managing practices and events, and ensuring compliance with district, VPA and state policies.

The ideal candidate will have two years of varsity playing experience or equivalent, plus ASEP, Sports First Aid, and Coaching Principles certifications, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Word processing experience is required; familiarity with databases preferred.
• Certification and training per VPA requirements (ASEP, Sports First Aid, Coaching Principles) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to athletes in sport-specific skills and strategies.
• Promote discipline, sportsmanship, and team values; enforce rules and consequences.
• Develop written practice plans for each session.
• Foster leadership, responsibility, and self-esteem in students.
• Supervise all athletes during practices, games, and team travel.
• Collaborate with Athletic Director on scheduling and logistics.
• Ensure facilities and practice areas are safe and prepared.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Word processing

Databases

Education

VPA certifications (ASEP)

Sports First Aid

Coaching Principles

Job description

HARWOOD UHS #19 in Moretown, Vermont seeks a Head Athletic Coach to lead one varsity or middle school program. The role includes developing student-athletes, supervising staff, managing practices and events, and ensuring compliance with district, VPA and state policies.

The ideal candidate will have two years of varsity playing experience or equivalent, plus ASEP, Sports First Aid, and Coaching Principles certifications, and strong communication and organizational skills.