Job Description

Description

POSITION: Coach



REPORTS TO: Athletic Director



LOCATION: Campus



COMPENSATION: $20.00 per hour (25-26 Academic Year)



SCHEDULE: 4-5 hours/week for 6-8 weeks



At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.



Some quick stats about us:

19,500+ Students


2,200+ Team Members


15 Secondary Campuses


11 Elementary Campuses


92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch


96% Hispanic & African-American Students


90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University


88% First-Generation College Students


Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report




We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.



THE ROLE



When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

Organizing practices and games


Monitoring the academic progress of student athletes throughout the school year


Include issuing and collecting uniforms


Providing an orientation of a sound program to all student athlete participants


Communicating with coaches and athletic director on the progression of the student athletes and the team


Realizing the athlete is a student first; academics have priority over athletics.


Being on time to all scheduled athletic events.


Practicing with a plan and purpose.


Training each student-athlete to become in the best physical condition as possible.


Putting the team first, and the individual second.


Staying with the team, at all times, until the last student-athlete and their parents/guardians.


Collecting athlete documentation such as physicals and other important paperwork in a designated Athletics Binder in order to remain in compliance with State and YES Prep policies.


Additional duties as assigned.




THE PERSON



We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:



THE MUST HAVES

0-3 years of coaching experience


Strong knowledge of specific sport including rules, terminology, etc.


Must hold a valid certification for both CPR and AED use from a nationally recognized organization, or attend a district required training to become certified within a given time frame


THE NICE TO HAVES

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution


Continued Education in specific sport


Coached specific sport


Experience working with kids




EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES



Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it's the future of public education--it's an opportunity to say, "Yes, you can!



THE PERKS

Compensation - This position is a temporary, non-exempt, hourly position. 20-21 rates are not guaranteed for future school years.


Award Winning Culture The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston's Best Place to work in 2018 and 2019. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.




YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.