Winter Athletics Coach: Lead & Develop Student-Athletes

Burlington School District; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 1,600 - 6,900; Full time

Job summary

The Burlington School District is seeking Winter Season Athletic Coaches for SY26/27 to lead and mentor student-athletes. Successful candidates will bring energy, organizational skills, and knowledge of their sport, fostering fair play, teamwork, and school spirit through safe, structured practices and competition.

Applicants should have high school coaching experience, after-school availability, and pass required background checks (Criminal, Child Abuse/Neglect) as well as mandated reporter

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of coaching principles and technical aspects of sport.
• Experience coaching high school-aged student-athletes.
• After-school availability, some weekends required.
• Criminal Background and Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Checks required.
• Mandated Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead practices and instruction for winter season sport teams.
• Provide positive leadership and model good citizenship with student-athletes.
• Collaborate with athletic program staff to ensure safety and fair play.

Skills

Coaching principles

Experience with HS athletes

After-school availability

Education

Concussion in Sports

CPR/AED

Implicit Bias

Fundamentals of Coaching

Sports First Aid

Job description

The Burlington School District is seeking Winter Season Athletic Coaches for SY26/27 to lead and mentor student-athletes. Successful candidates will bring energy, organizational skills, and knowledge of their sport, fostering fair play, teamwork, and school spirit through safe, structured practices and competition.

Applicants should have high school coaching experience, after-school availability, and pass required background checks (Criminal, Child Abuse/Neglect) as well as mandated reporter