Seasonal Head Coach

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

• High school coaching or playing experience or equivalent club experience are preferred for consideration. Must pass a background check and submit the following certifications:
• American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Heat Illness (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Concussion (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Sportsmanship (Expires every two years)
• National Federation of High Schools Fundamentals of Coaching (No expiration)
• National Federation of High Schools Sport Specific Course (Based on the sport being coached, No expiration)

• Clear a background check.

High School Coach candidates should possess a vision for a high school program, including vertical articulation for Junior Varsity and Middle School programs. 

Middle School Coach candidates will develop and strengthen fundamental skills of the sport with a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, health and safety, responsibility and accountability, and building meaningful relationships. 

• Knowledge of DCSAA, PCSAA and DCI policies and procedures.
• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the sport.
• Knowledgeable of resources outside of school to assist in player development
• Knowledgeable of NCAA Eligibility Center basic requirements and other recruiting resources to assist student-athletes with the college recruiting process (HS only)

• Attends work regularly and is punctual. 
• Creates and implements a program philosophy.
• Recruits student athletes within DCI.
• Writes practice plans for efficient instruction.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Assist in set-up and tear down for practices and games.
• Reviews scouting video/reports, writes and communicates effective game strategy.

• Hire assistant coaches with approval by the Athletic Director.
• Ensure that assistant coaches adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Takes attendance in the first 15 minutes of a team event.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Travels with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Remains with students until they are picked up or self-release

• Works with the athletic director in preparing practice and game schedules.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures that proper form(s) (insurance, attendance, medical) obtained and current.
• Ensures that all student athletes are eligible, insured and have paid fees.
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed.
• Professionally represents the school in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times.
• Register student-athletes for events as needed.