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POSITION: Coach REPORTS TO: Athletic Director COMPENSATION: $20.00 per hour (26-27 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: 21,650 Students 2,600 Team Members 16 Secondary Campuses 12 Elementary Campuses 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch 96% Hispanic & African-American Students 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University 85% 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. 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. 26-27 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 namedHouston's Best Place To Workin 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. 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.