Athletic Coaches - Fall 2026-2027 Season

UNIS

New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Coaching, Collective Bargaining, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Games Programming, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Program Planning, Regulations, Schedule Development, Soccer, Sports, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
New York
POSTED
5 days ago
ATHLETIC COACHES - FALL 2026-2027 SEASON
Period: 2026-2027 Academic Year
Union Positions - Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement

The United Nations International School is looking for passionate and experienced athletic coaches for the 2026-2027 fall season. 

Available coaching positions are for the following sports:
  • MS Cross Country- Head Coach
  • Varsity Cross Country - Assistant Coach - 2 Positions
  • Boys 7th Grade Soccer- Head Coach
  • Boys 8th Grade Soccer- Head Coach and Assistant Coach
  • Boys 9th Grade Soccer- Assistant Coach
  • Boys Varsity Soccer- Assistant Coach
  • Girls MS Soccer- Assistant Coach
  • Girls Varsity Tennis - Head Coach
  • Girls 8th Grade Volleyball - Head Coach and Assistant Coach
  • Strength and Conditioning- Intern 

RESPONSIBILITIES
As a coach of a UNIS sport team, you will be required to attend a minimum of three events per week for the duration of the season.  An event may be a practice or game or meet scheduled after school hours and will often require you to travel by bus with the team to venues throughout New York City.  Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Teach and develop fundamental skills for players at all levels. 
  • Making a fair selection of team members during try-outs.
  • Attend and manage the scheduled number of games and practices for the season
  • Develop a program plan for the season that incorporates goals, sequential skill development and game plans
  • Collect, store, and maintain equipment, during and after practices and games.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Head coaches will need to have 3+ years of coaching experience
  • Assistant coaches will need to have 1+ years of coaching or related experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Work with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification required
  • Knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of the sport
  • Enthusiastic, committed, and passionate for coaching
  • Ability to motivate and showcase positive leadership to student athletes partaking in the sport
  • Experience with the sport is preferred and recommended but not required

COMPENSATION
Compensation is between $2,200 to $5,000 commensurate with years of experience and coaching position type as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (salary is prorated for part-time or temporary positions). 
 
* Pending the completion of collective bargaining negotiations currently underway)

APPLICATION
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing. Interested candidates can reach out to the Interim Director of Athletics, Amy O’Connor at aoconnor@unis.org. 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.

The United Nations International School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
 

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