Abraham Joshua Heschel School seeks a Middle School Head Track and Field Coach for the current school year.

The head coach will be responsible for planning practices, fostering a positive, inclusive, motivating environment, and creating an atmosphere that reflects the values and goals of the Heschel Athletics Department. Additionally, the head coach will be responsible for organizing the team in such a way that maximizes the educational and athletic potential of all student-athletes and allows students to develop an appreciation of track and field.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or higher education and either have or must be willing to obtain First-Aid-CPR-AED certification and concussion training certification.

The Spring season will run approximately 3 months (March-May) and the specific practice schedule is: one-and-a-half-hour practices; two sessions per week, Tuesdays (3:20 – 4:45) and Thursdays (4:00-5:30). Coaches should be available Monday-Thursday from approximately 2:30 PM to 6:30 pm to attend meets held on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. The stipend range is $2,500-3,000, depending on years of experience.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent Jewish school, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school’s approach to education is governed by profound respect for children. It nurtures their curiosity, cultivates their imagination, encourages creative expression, values their initiative and engenders critical thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities.

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume. To apply, follow this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5db03d9d-83a7-470f-a3eb-1942264884b7&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=562806&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.