Employment
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Available Positions
USM is currently accepting applications for the following positions. Please click on a job title below to view the full job description, and visit our job portal to begin your application.
Teaching Positions
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Apply Today! Upper School Spanish Teacher
General Summary:
Provides instruction and support to Upper School world language students through innovative instruction for Spanish language acquisition and competency, in alignment with the School’s curriculum goals. Leads students towards fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation. Performs complex professional work while motivating students to develop skills in the subject area of the Hispanic and Latin American culture and language.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Increases the academic performance of all students in Spanish by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Plans instruction consistent with the School’s approved curriculum in Spanish and the World Language Program.
- Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourage social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- Differentiates instruction in mixed ability classrooms.
- Diagnoses, intervenes, monitors, and adjusts instruction.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports data.
- Works collaboratively with the world language team to advise, plan, and implement effective lessons and interventions.
- Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
- Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers.
- Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning.
- Provides regular feedback to students and parents, and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions.
- Works collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the Upper School curriculum.
- Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components which will further enrich the School’s World Language Program.
- Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by Administration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong content knowledge in Spanish language education, including best teaching practices: advanced proficiency in Spanish required
- Ability to interpret data in order to improve student learning, and follow World Language best practices
- Strong classroom management skills with the ability and desire to work with a diverse student body
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
- Capable of competently operating technology
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish or Spanish Education; Master’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years' teaching experience minimum
Future Teaching Opportunities
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General Summary:
Supports the School’s mission through teaching the assigned subject or grade level in one of our school divisions: Lower, Middle or Upper School. Provides innovative instruction to meet a variety of student needs, in alignment with the school’s curriculum goals. Leads students towards fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation. Performs complex professional work, while motivating students to develop skills in the assigned subject area(s).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Increases the academic performance of all students in the content area by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Plans instruction consistent with the School’s approved curriculum for students.
- Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- Plans a program study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the effectiveness of instruction continuously.
- Works collaboratively with the subject or grade level team to advise, plan, and implement effective interventions.
- Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
- Establishes appropriate plans for substitutes.
- Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning.
- Provides regular feedback to students and parents, and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions.
- Works collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the subject or grade level program.
- Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components which will further enrich the School’s program.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Ability and desire to serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
- Attends and participates in professional meetings, including collaborative teams, division meetings, and professional development.
- Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by the division Administration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong content knowledge in subject area/grade level
- Strong knowledge of best practices in instruction
- Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed ability classrooms
- Strong understanding of grade level school students
- Strong classroom management skills with the ability and the desire to work with a diverse student body
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
- Ability to read, comprehend, follow and give oral and written instructions
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
- Capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- Capable of competently operating technology
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education preferred; Master’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years teaching experience
- Experience in educational technology
Staff Positions
- Chief Advancement Officer
- School Safety Officer - Year-Round, Part-Time
- Ice Arena Supervisor/Zamboni Driver
- Ice Arena Concessions Worker
Chief Advancement Officer
Apply Today! Chief Advancement Officer
General Summary:
The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is responsible for planning, managing, and executing a comprehensive, diversified and strategic advancement effort in alignment with the school’s mission, values, and strategic priorities that sustains and grows revenues from all constituencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for, and manage all cultivation and fundraising activities of the school, including major gifts efforts, annual giving, endowment giving, planned giving, and all related events and activities to generate and increase revenue while meeting established fundraising goals and objectives.
- Identify and cultivate major donors, building and retaining key donor relationships.
- Provide leadership to an advancement staff of four, including establishing annual goals, providing regular performance reviews, and facilitating appropriate recognition.
- Lead the school in a comprehensive capital campaign.
- Maintain a portfolio of leadership donors to various funds, including the annual fund, capital projects, restricted scholarships, planned gifts, endowment gifts, and other special funding initiatives.
- Manage and develop the annual advancement and work plan: track and report results to the head of school, chief financial officer, and board of trustees regularly.
- Work collaboratively with the head of school, chief financial officer, board of trustees, and other school employees and volunteers to meet the comprehensive annual fundraising goals of the school. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects to grow, strengthen and nurture the donor base.
- Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the school, and articulate its mission to external constituents.
- Strategize with colleagues, head of school, trustees, marketing/communications and volunteers on current and future initiatives within the advancement program.
- Collaborate with the office of enrollment management to help advance the collective work of both departments.
- Serve as the conduit for new fundraising initiatives as recommended by trustees, key administrators, and faculty.
- Model a leadership style that is open, supportive, collaborative, and respectful of all employees.
- Partner with the business office to accurately report and acknowledge all gifts in accordance with fundraising best practices while overseeing departmental budgets and necessary reporting.
- Assume other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Outstanding communicator
- A high level of integrity, warmth, confidence, and positive attitude
- Creative, independent, and strategic thinker
- Outstanding management and communication skills and the ability to work with other Advancement Office team members and all levels of volunteers and staff at the school.
- Understanding of fundraising software and database management. Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
- Ability to travel locally and nationally is required, as is evening and weekend work as necessary
- This position requires a valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self-direction, motivation, and idea generation
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service
- Flexibility
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- At least 10 years of fundraising experience, with an emphasis on creating strategy for meeting dollar and participation goals; significant experience working with volunteers
- Prior experience leading a team
- Experience with staff and board management, engagement, and development
- Past leadership experience representing an organization to external audiences
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies
- Experience in an educational or non-profit environment
- Experience leading a comprehensive campaign
Salary Range: $175,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually
School Safety Officer - Year-Round, Part-Time
Apply Today! School Safety Officer
General Summary:
Safety officers are armed and are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school. Safety officers are frequently the first contact for visitors on campus, and must exhibit outstanding customer service, safety, and security skills. Prior law enforcement experience is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fulfill duties associated with the School’s safety plan to comply with the School’s strategic goals to maximize the safety of students, staff, and the overall community.
- Maintain an orderly post while fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitor and control visitor access to campus facilities as assigned.
- Support the safety of the USM community.
- Represent USM at various events, extra-curricular activities, sporting events, etc. to establish goodwill and resolve and respond to issues.
- Serve as a resource in response to security, safety concerns or questions.
- Direct traffic and manage pedestrian crosswalks when needed.
- Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with people at all times.
- Respond to crises when appropriate.
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel in practicing a standardized response to critical incidents.
- Actively attend and participate in the training programs to support safety, accident prevention, and other relevant topics.
- Monitor alarms, cameras, and security equipment to ensure everything is functioning properly.
- Interact and maintain collaborative relationships with local and state law enforcement and safety agencies.
- Assist the administration in student supervision.
- Manage resources efficiently.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with the USM community at large.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in law enforcement policies and procedures, crime prevention, investigations, public safety training, and operations preferred
- Strong decision-making ability
- Ability to de-escalate confrontations
- Resource management skills
- Ability to make recommendations on various topics
- Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Ability to manage critical incidents successfully
- Ability to successfully work and interact professionally with a diverse population
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Knowledge of the USM culture and community served
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, assertiveness and independence
- Capable of competently operating technology
- Ability to work flexible shifts and variable scheduling based on school needs
Education and Experience:
- Possession of a valid HR-218 L.E.O.S.A. certification, or must be able to successfully attain the certification within 60 days of hire
- Former law enforcement officer experience is a requirement
- Must be able to pass pre-employment tests including physical agility, drug, and psychological evaluation tests
- Prior school experience desirable
- Current driver’s license
- CPR/AED Certification preferred
Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly
Ice Arena Supervisor/Zamboni Driver
Apply Today! Ice Arena Supervisor/Zamboni Driver
General Summary:
Serves as the ice arena attendant and Zamboni driver by supporting and ensuring smooth, safe, and effective daily operations, in alignment with strategic goals and the School’s curriculum.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assumes the ice arena facility daily supervisory duties, including opening and closing the facility on assigned shifts.
- Helps maintain the facility in a state of operational excellence, including the ice surface Zamboni maintenance, as well as daily custodial, grounds, and maintenance work.
- Assists with USM hockey uniform needs, including laundry services.
- Provides exceptional customer service related to all facets of ice facility operations.
- Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the USM Ice Arena.
- Communicates and enforces all ice arena rules and regulations.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Assumes responsibility for the ice facility administrators when absent.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience of ice rink operations and equipment; hockey, and ice skating
- Ability to competently use rink sound systems and scoreboards
- Experience working with a diverse population
- Effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- Ability to maximize resources
- High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- 1-3 years’ field experience preferred
Working Conditions: Good working conditions in a school environment; exposed to cold temperatures in the Ice Arena.
Ice Arena Concessions Worker
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General Summary:
Performs support duties in the Ice Arena concession area related to the general concession sales and food preparation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Welcome guests who approach the concession stand.
- Take orders for food and beverages and prepare food items using appropriate quantities of ingredients.
- Follow proper sanitation guidelines during food preparation and packing activities.
- Acquaint customers with prices and packing options.
- Process cash payments and tender change, along with ensuring that all received cash is well-accounted for and stored in a safe area.
- Participate in the set-up of the concession stand, arrange inventory of supplies and communicate shortages.
- Perform clean-up duties after each shift and ensure that concession stand is sanitized and tidied up for the next attendant or shift.
- Handle light bookkeeping duties by creating and maintaining reports of cash received against food and beverage items sold
- Clean and maintain food preparation equipment such as grills and ovens on a regular basis.
- Assist with the general duties and operations of the Ice Arena.
- Serve as a resource to the USM community.
- Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
- Excellent customer service skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- Ability to be flexible, multi-task and organize
- Capable of competently operating cash sales
- Ability to stand over an extended period of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Education and Experience:
- Current or recent enrollment as a USM or high school student.
- Proficient in general math operations
Coaching Positions
- Girls' Ice Hockey JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
- Boys' Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach
- Boys' Basketball JV2 Head Coach
- Middle School Basketball Coach
- Boys' Lacrosse Varsity Head Coach
- Girls' Lacrosse Varsity Assistant Coach
Girls' Ice Hockey JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Apply Today! Girls' Ice Hockey JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Minimum Qualifications:
- Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program
- Work requires previous coaching responsibilities or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- High energy level with outstanding interpersonal skills; reliable, self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team; ability to adapt, be flexible and tolerate stress.
- Prefer certified teacher with successful interscholastic coaching experience
Report to: Head Coach
Job Goal: Successfully assist Head Coach develop student-athletes in an athletic program committed to academic and athletic excellence. Lead the delivery of a positive educational based athletic experience.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Hold appropriate knowledge of the school’s mission, philosophy and objectives. Know, understand, support, and adhere to the rules, regulations and philosophies as set forth by governing agencies of the sport, as well as University School, WIAA and NFHS.
- Assist in creating an environment that produces maximum effort by participants. Show self-control, poise and emotional stability in all areas related to coaching responsibilities including cooperation in the sharing and the use of facilities. Possess an appropriate sense of humor.
- Provide an example of professional, fair, honest, and ethical behavior in relationship with players, staff, officials, parents, and opponents. Actively promotes student safety, dignity and respect. Offers constructive criticism to players when necessary and helps to improve the area being criticized.
- Express enthusiasm about athletics while working with students, parents and School personnel. Communicate effectively with head coach, staff, athletic leadership team, parents and players.
- Be dedicated to all phases of coaching with proper attention to players' mental and physical well-being. Attend and meet team promptly for meetings, practice and games.
- Keep informed of modern trends, techniques, and strategies; and apply new trends where applicable. Participate annually in professional clinics, workshops or conferences, as well as reading current literature available in her/his area of endeavor. Understand the proper care and prevention of injuries.
- Work cooperatively with the equipment manager in implementing an adequate system for handling equipment and uniforms; demonstrate proper care of facilities. Accept responsibility for supervision of the locker room and Fitness Center as required.
- Participate as a positive team member in the development and support of excellence within the Athletic Department. Perform other duties assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.
Boys' Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach
Apply Today! Boys' Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach
Minimum Qualifications:
- Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program
- Work requires previous coaching responsibilities or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- High energy level with outstanding interpersonal skills; reliable, self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team; ability to adapt, be flexible and tolerate stress.
- Prefer certified teacher with successful interscholastic coaching experience
Report to: Head Coach
Job Goal: Successfully assist Head Coach develop student-athletes in an athletic program committed to academic and athletic excellence. Lead the delivery of a positive educational based athletic experience.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Hold appropriate knowledge of the school’s mission, philosophy and objectives. Know, understand, support, and adhere to the rules, regulations and philosophies as set forth by governing agencies of the sport, as well as University School, WIAA and NFHS.
- Assist in creating an environment that produces maximum effort by participants. Show self-control, poise and emotional stability in all areas related to coaching responsibilities including cooperation in the sharing and the use of facilities. Possess an appropriate sense of humor.
- Provide an example of professional, fair, honest, and ethical behavior in relationship with players, staff, officials, parents, and opponents. Actively promotes student safety, dignity and respect. Offers constructive criticism to players when necessary and helps to improve the area being criticized.
- Express enthusiasm about athletics while working with students, parents and School personnel. Communicate effectively with head coach, staff, athletic leadership team, parents and players.
- Be dedicated to all phases of coaching with proper attention to players' mental and physical well-being. Attend and meet team promptly for meetings, practice and games.
- Keep informed of modern trends, techniques, and strategies; and apply new trends where applicable. Participate annually in professional clinics, workshops or conferences, as well as reading current literature available in her/his area of endeavor. Understand the proper care and prevention of injuries.
- Work cooperatively with the equipment manager in implementing an adequate system for handling equipment and uniforms; demonstrate proper care of facilities. Accept responsibility for supervision of the locker room and Fitness Center as required.
- Participate as a positive team member in the development and support of excellence within the Athletic Department. Perform other duties assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.
Boys' Basketball JV2 Head Coach
Apply Today! Boys' Basketball JV2 Head Coach
General Summary:
Successfully develops a team and individuals in the USM athletic program within the philosophies of the school which is guided by our Common Trust. USM is committed to academic and athletic excellence. The head coach will lead and support a positive, educational based athletic program that closely follows the culture and interests of the school. This opportunity could be combined with an academic or administrative position in the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with and be willing to promote the school’s mission, philosophy and objectives.
- Be a team player in a positive, student-centered athletic office by contributing ideas, service and time to improve the overall program.
- Know and understand the rules and regulations of chosen sport as well as USM’s general policies.
- Set program and seasonal goals for the long and short term and be able to pursue them until completion.
- Ability to set clear program standards and have all members of the program adhere to them.
- Be a positive role model for student athletes and represent the values and reputation of USM in a very public role. Actively promote student safety, dignity and respect.
- Be a strong communicator to varying constituencies including, but not limited to: parents, players, athletic department staff, coaching staff, faculty, opponents, officials as well as media.
- Be readily responsive to communication from the athletics office.
- Organize all administrative aspects of the program including, but not limited to: media relations, directing assistant coaches, working with booster team parents to organize team events, and seasonal record keeping.
- Attend performance meetings with Director of Athletics: pre- and post-season goals meetings as well as informal meetings throughout the season.
- Supervise student-athletes in an appropriate and positive manner.
- Work directly with the Athletic Operations Coordinator (AOC) for game day set up, equipment purchases, inventory and care for uniforms and equipment as well as being a positive steward for all USM’s facilities.
- Communicate post game results and other noteworthy news items with the Assistant Athletics Director and Director of Athletics in a timely manner so they can be communicated through social media outlets (as appropriate for level of team).
- Compile end of season statistics and important facts and return to the Assistant Athletic Director prior to the end-of-season assembly.
- Keep current on coaching trends in field and utilize professional development opportunities whenever appropriate.
- Perform other duties as necessary to better the program as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of team sport (specific), its operations and equipment
- Ability to understand developmental levels of students and apply to practice
- Ability to competently use technology
- Experience working with diverse population and clientele with high expectations
- Effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self-direction and motivation
- High level of maturity, confidentiality and assertiveness
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work over weekends and holidays as dictated by seasonal schedule
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- 2-4 years of coaching experience
Middle School Basketball Coach
Apply Today! Middle School Basketball Coach
General Summary:
Successfully develops a team and individuals in the USM athletic program within the philosophies of the school which is guided by our Common Trust. USM is committed to academic and athletic excellence. The head coach will lead and support a positive, educational based athletic program that closely follows the culture and interests of the school. This opportunity could be combined with an academic or administrative position in the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with and be willing to promote the school’s mission, philosophy and objectives.
- Be a team player in a positive, student-centered athletic office by contributing ideas, service and time to improve the overall program.
- Know and understand the rules and regulations of chosen sport as well as USM’s general policies.
- Set program and seasonal goals for the long and short term and be able to pursue them until completion.
- Ability to set clear program standards and have all members of the program adhere to them.
- Be a positive role model for student athletes and represent the values and reputation of USM in a very public role. Actively promote student safety, dignity and respect.
- Be a strong communicator to varying constituencies including, but not limited to: parents, players, athletic department staff, coaching staff, faculty, opponents, officials as well as media.
- Be readily responsive to communication from the athletics office.
- Organize all administrative aspects of the program including, but not limited to: media relations, directing assistant coaches, working with booster team parents to organize team events, and seasonal record keeping.
- Attend performance meetings with Director of Athletics: pre- and post-season goals meetings as well as informal meetings throughout the season.
- Supervise student-athletes in an appropriate and positive manner.
- Work directly with the Athletic Operations Coordinator (AOC) for game day set up, equipment purchases, inventory and care for uniforms and equipment as well as being a positive steward for all USM’s facilities.
- Communicate post game results and other noteworthy news items with the Assistant Athletics Director and Director of Athletics in a timely manner so they can be communicated through social media outlets (as appropriate for level of team).
- Compile end of season statistics and important facts and return to the Assistant Athletic Director prior to the end-of-season assembly.
- Keep current on coaching trends in field and utilize professional development opportunities whenever appropriate.
- Perform other duties as necessary to better the program as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of team sport (specific), its operations and equipment
- Ability to understand developmental levels of students and apply to practice
- Ability to competently use technology
- Experience working with diverse population and clientele with high expectations
- Effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self-direction and motivation
- High level of maturity, confidentiality and assertiveness
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work over weekends and holidays as dictated by seasonal schedule
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- 2-4 years of coaching experience
Boys' Lacrosse Varsity Head Coach
Apply Today! Boys' Lacrosse Varsity Head Coach
General Summary:
Successfully develops a team and individuals in the USM athletic program within the philosophies of the school which is guided by our Common Trust. USM is committed to academic and athletic excellence. The head coach will lead and support a positive, educational based athletic program that closely follows the culture and interests of the school. This opportunity could be combined with an academic or administrative position in the school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to establish a vision for the program from starting level to varsity and effectively communicate it to all levels of the program.
- Be familiar with and be willing to promote the school’s mission, philosophy and objectives.
- Be a team player in a positive, student-centered athletic office by contributing ideas, service and time to improve the overall program.
- Know and understand the rules and regulations of chosen sport as well as USM’s general policies.
- Set program and seasonal goals for the long and short term and be able to pursue them until completion.
- Ability to set clear program standards and have all members of the program adhere to them.
- Work with student-athletes during and outside of the season to help them reach their post-high school goals. Including setting up off-season training, assisting with college recruiting (as necessary), and finding off-season playing opportunities for players.
- Be a positive role model for student athletes and represent the values and reputation of USM in a very public role. Actively promote student safety, dignity and respect.
- Be a strong communicator to varying constituencies including, but not limited to: parents, players, athletic department staff, coaching staff, faculty, opponents, officials as well as media.
- Be readily responsive to communication from the athletics office.
- Organize all administrative aspects of the program including, but not limited to: media relations, directing assistant coaches, working with booster team parents to organize team events, and seasonal record keeping.
- Attend performance meetings with Director of Athletics: pre- and post-season goals meetings as well as informal meetings throughout the season.
- Participate in budgeting meetings with the Director of Athletics.
- Supervise student-athletes in an appropriate and positive manner.
- Work directly with the Athletic Operations Coordinator (AOC) for game day set up, equipment purchases, inventory and care for uniforms and equipment as well as being a positive steward for all USM’s facilities.
- Communicate post game results and other noteworthy news items with the Assistant Athletics Director and Director of Athletics in a timely manner so they can be communicated through social media outlets.
- Compile end of season statistics and important facts and return to the Assistant Athletic Director prior to the end-of-season assembly.
- Keep current on coaching trends in field and utilize professional development opportunities whenever appropriate.
- Perform other duties as necessary to better the program as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of team sport (specific), its operations and equipment
- Ability to understand developmental levels of students and apply to practice
- Ability to competently use technology
- Experience working with diverse population and clientele with high expectations
- Effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self-direction and motivation
- High level of maturity, confidentiality and assertiveness
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work over weekends and holidays as dictated by seasonal schedule
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- 2-4 years' coaching experience
Girls' Lacrosse Varsity Assistant Coach
Apply Today: Girls' Lacrosse Varsity Assistant Coach
Minimum Qualifications:
- Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program
- Work requires previous coaching responsibilities or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- High energy level with outstanding interpersonal skills; reliable, self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team; ability to adapt, be flexible and tolerate stress.
- Prefer certified teacher with successful interscholastic coaching experience
Report to: Head Coach
Job Goal: Successfully assist Head Coach develop student-athletes in an athletic program committed to academic and athletic excellence. Lead the delivery of a positive educational based athletic experience.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hold appropriate knowledge of the school’s mission, philosophy and objectives. Know, understand, support, and adhere to the rules, regulations and philosophies as set forth by governing agencies of the sport, as well as University School, WIAA and NFHS.
- Assist in creating an environment that produces maximum effort by participants. Show self-control, poise and emotional stability in all areas related to coaching responsibilities including cooperation in the sharing and the use of facilities. Possess an appropriate sense of humor.
- Provide an example of professional, fair, honest, and ethical behavior in relationship with players, staff, officials, parents, and opponents. Actively promotes student safety, dignity and respect. Offers constructive criticism to players when necessary and helps to improve the area being criticized.
- Express enthusiasm about athletics while working with students, parents and School personnel. Communicate effectively with head coach, staff, athletic leadership team, parents and players.
- Be dedicated to all phases of coaching with proper attention to players' mental and physical well-being. Attend and meet team promptly for meetings, practice and games.
- Keep informed of modern trends, techniques, and strategies; and apply new trends where applicable. Participate annually in professional clinics, workshops or conferences, as well as reading current literature available in her/his area of endeavor. Understand the proper care and prevention of injuries.
- Work cooperatively with the equipment manager in implementing an adequate system for handling equipment and uniforms; demonstrate proper care of facilities. Accept responsibility for supervision of the locker room and Fitness Center as required.
- Participate as a positive team member in the development and support of excellence within the Athletic Department. Perform other duties assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.
Human Resources Office
USM seeks to attract and retain an exceptional and diverse workforce that is committed to educational excellence. The Human Resources office provides leadership and expertise in the areas of recruitment and talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, employment compliance, training and development, and wellness.
Total Rewards Benefits at USM
Compensation
USM offers a very competitive compensation package, with average salaries exceeding those found at other Milwaukee-area public and private schools. Salaries, stipends, and other compensation are established annually by the head of school and the school's Board of Trustees, and faculty and staff renewal contracts are typically issued in March for the following school year.
Retirement Plan
USM is committed to providing benefit-eligible employees with an attractive tax-deferred 403(b) retirement plan. To meet the retirement needs of our employees, USM offers a 7% school match when employees contribute 6% or more to their retirement fund each year. Employees can also enroll in a supplemental, tax-deferred annuity plan.
Health Benefits
USM offers health, vision, dental, and life insurance to all benefits-eligible employees. This includes:
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental and orthodontic insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D optional supplemental and dependent life insurance
- Optional Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Limited Purpose FSA
- Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Optional long-term care coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free access to Teladoc for 24 hour, 7 day a week medical consultations.
- Access to health care cost estimator tools
Tuition
Paid Time Off
Additional Benefits
Teachers on Call
USM partners with Teachers on Call to provide substitute teachers when our own teachers or their dependents are unwell. This service quickly finds a substitute teacher who is qualified to teach directly from established lesson plans so that our teachers can focus on their health and wellness while knowing their students are in good hands. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher at USM with Teachers on Call, please visit their application page.
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