Winter Season Co-Ed Middle & High School Swim Coach - League Champion Program

The Field School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The Field School in Washington, DC seeks energetic and organized seasonal sports coaches for the Winter 2026/27 season. We hire head coaches and assistant coaches for middle (grades 6-8) and upper (grades 9-12) school teams who love working with young people and have expertise in a specific sport.

This is a part-time, in-person role with a mid–late afternoon to early evening schedule and occasional weekend duties to support tournaments. Stipends depend on experience and the scope of the role.

Qualifications

• Energetic and organized interscholastic sports coaches for middle and upper school teams.
• Experience coaching a specific sport and ability to serve as seasonal member of the athletic department.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with coaches and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Schedule mid–late afternoon and early evening on school days; occasional weekend tournaments or playoffs.
• Provide coaching for head or assistant roles; stipend commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
• In-person coaching on campus; no remote work; duties may include travel to events.

Skills

Coaching

Teamwork

Communication

Organized

Job description

Seasonal Sports Coaches (Part-Time)

Position Type

This is a seasonal, part-time (without benefits), overtime-exempt, paid by stipend position. It reports to the athletic director with additional supervision from the assistant athletic director. All employment at the Field School is employment-at-will.

Subject Matter & Projected Pay Range (per the D.C. Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023)

Interscholastic Sports Coaching - Winter 2026/27 Season needs for Head Coaches &/or Assistant Coaches for:

• Co-Ed Swim Team (Projected Pay Range: $3500 - $5000)

Position Description

The Field School's program is ambitious and bold, and our faculty are required to embody the mission of the school – students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future – in their day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interaction with colleagues.

A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and students of best practice, all Field faculty are expected to adapt to their students' learning interests and needs. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate are also important, as Field faculty in leadership regularly work with other teachers, student-support teams, department chairs, and academic leadership to ensure that all of our students are being supported and challenged by our mission.

At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their school – when they are seen and valued by their teachers, coaches, peers, and school community. Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals. We equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being of the school community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community without prioritizing sameness.

Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the outside world. We have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we strive to be a learning community at every level of the school. At the core, teaching faculty of any discipline are expected to be committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school we are not independent of each other, or our established academic standards. Faculty are members of the larger Field community and expected to shepherd the values of the school.

Specifically, we seek energetic and organized interscholastic sports coaches, both head and assistant coaches, for middle (grades 6-8) and upper school (grades 9-12) teams, who love working with young people, have expertise in a specific sport, and serve as seasonal members of the athletic department team.

Schedule

This position will be part-time and require a mid – late afternoon and early evening schedule, during school days. Occasional weekend work may be required, especially to support the team during end-of-season tournaments and league championship playoffs, etc.

Compensation

Coaches receive a stipend, paid in two half installments over the course of the season (Fall, Winter, or Spring). The amount of the stipend is commensurate with level of past coaching experience and the scope of the specific team role, and level of responsibility (head coach versus assistant coach, etc.).

Work Environment

Coaches may be asked to perform their duties in or out of doors, and in all weather conditions. Practice sessions and competitions may take place both on and off our own campus. This is a fully in-person (no remote or hybrid work) position.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, coaches are regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active; it requires standing, walking, and running, including stairs and hills, and the occasional moving/rearranging of athletic equipment and other heavy and bulky items, in indoor and outdoor settings.

Travel

Regular overnight travel is not expected in this position.

About The Field School

The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of focus on academic excellence and individual expression – all in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. We live our mission every day: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The school does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, sex, gender, identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.

D.C. Pay Transparency Law

On Jan. 12, 2024, the District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act) into law. The Act requires Washington, D.C. employers to disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions starting June 30, 2024.

Requirements of the Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law:

The Act applies to employers of any size and requires that public job listings and positions advertised include the minimum and maximum projected salary or hourly pay for the job that the employer believes in good faith at the time of posting. Internal announcements concerning promotion and transfer opportunities must also include the salary range or hourly pay. Furthermore, information about the existence of healthcare benefits associated with the position must be disclosed to the applicant prior to the first interview.

Employers are prohibited from screening or discriminating against applicants based on their salary history or inquiring about wage history from the candidate or their former employer. In addition, employers may not retaliate against employees who discuss their compensation, which is defined as “all forms of monetary and nonmonetary benefits an employer provides or promises to provide an employee in exchange for the employee’s services to the employer.”

Posting Requirement:

Employers are required to display a notice in the workplace that informs employees of their rights under the Act.

Disclosure of Healthcare Benefits Availability to all Full-Time Employees:

The Field School offers a comprehensive set of employment-based benefits to full-time employees of the School.

Eligibility begins on day one (1) of full-time employment which is defined by the School’s benefit plan as those employees who work at least 30 hours per week on an average weekly basis, consistently throughout the year.

Healthcare Benefits including a choice of Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, and a Vision Plan, are included in the current benefits plan offerings.

The School reserves the right to amend or cancel the current benefits plan offerings, at any time, with or without prior notice.

New full-time employees to the School will have thirty (30) calendar days from the start of their employment to enroll in or decline all benefits, including these Healthcare Benefit offerings. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, regardless of when the enrollment takes place, provided it is complete within the first 30-day enrollment eligibility window.