About Us
STRIVE Prep is a community of public charter schools that challenges each of our scholars to learn to change the world. Our network was founded nearly 15 years ago with the belief that students from all backgrounds deserve a college preparatory education regardless of race, economic circumstance, or previous academic achievement. At STRIVE, we are committed to achievement, justice, and perseverance. STRIVE Prep operates 10 schools spanning far Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast Denver. Check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a look at life at STRIVE!
Description
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact
Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here.
Position Salary
$1000 per sport, to be divided by coaches and determined before the season.
SUMMARY of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows the rules and regulations of the school and league of participation.
- Attend mandatory preseason rules meetings.
- Attend post-season coaches' meetings.
- Meet with the Athletic Director regularly throughout the season to discuss progress.
- Time-sensitive communication with the Athletic Director.
- Utilize provided development opportunities provided by the Athletic Director and Network Athletic Director.
- Organize, schedule, and supervise practice sessions (min. 2x/week)
- Communicate any practice changes to the Athletic Director.
- Manage staff of assistant coaches and any managers.
- Supervise and be responsible for the equipment in your sport including handing out and collecting uniforms.
- Responsible for communication and dissemination of information to players, families, and the broader school community as needed related to practice schedules, tryout information, and any other relevant program information.
- Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present, including post-game and post-practice.
- Assures that the team will reflect the proper attitude and conduct at all times.
- Represents the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct.
- Any ad hoc duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
Strive Requirements
- REQUIREMENTS
- Experience preferred, demonstrable understanding of the sport seeking to coach
- Teamwork and teambuilding skills
- Communication skillsUnwavering commitment to growing personally and professionally as an anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Speaks Spanish
- Demonstrated success working with students from historically marginalized communities
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30-minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview
here!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.
