Athletic Community Coach - All Sports, All Levels

Position Description:

Trinity Valley School seeks part time coaches for all levels, from Middle School to Upper School, to join the TVS coaching staff for the second semester of 2025-2026 school year.

The Athletic Department at Trinity Valley School:

The mission of the TVS Athletic Department is to inspire extraordinary students to become competent, competitive, character-based athletes. The Athletic program at Trinity Valley School provides an extraordinary opportunity to develop the athleticism and character of young students. Coaches will model hard work, leadership, and a growth mindset. Collaboration with all constituent groups at the School is essential as the program offers community building for students, families, faculty, and staff.

All athletics coaches will report to the Athletic Director and prioritize relationship building with colleagues, students, and their families. Successful candidates will embrace the mission and values of the School and be willing to act as a representative of TVS in the Fort Worth community.

Coaching Responsibilities:

● Abiding by the rules and regulations established by TVS and the Southwest Preparatory Conference. (www.spcsports.org)
● Working closely with the Director of Athletics and Athletic leadership team.
● Positively encouraging, training, and coaching the participants of the assigned sport.
● Instructing players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.
● Implementing sound offensive, defensive, and special team strategies to build competitive teams.
● Modeling good sportsmanship and maintaining appropriate conduct toward athletes, officials, and spectators.
● Scheduling and organizing effective practice sessions.
● Collaborating with the Director of Athletics on hiring, retention, evaluation, and professional development of coaching staff.
● Scheduling games in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Scheduling Coordinator.
● Working collegially with fellow coaches and Athletic Department staff.
● Coordinating summer coaching/playing opportunities and camp selection with players (and families).
● Working closely with the College Counseling office in the recruitment/placement of players.
● Representing TVS and the Athletic program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship.
● Generating additional support of the program throughout the greater TVS community and through building connections with Lower School, Middle School, students, and families.
● Remain well versed coaching concepts and continuously seek resources to improve practices and team performance.
● Collaborating with the TVS Director of Transportation to schedule and complete your physical and ESC Region 11 Bus Driver certification prior to the start of coaching duties.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

● Have a minimum of 3 years demonstrated success coaching at the club, varsity high school level or above, as a JV/Varsity head or assistant coach, collegiate or professional coach.
● Support fully the four main objectives of the TVS Mission Statement.
● Recognize, embrace, and advance institutional goals for Equity, Inclusion, and Community.
● Exemplify personal and professional integrity.
● Work collaboratively with all TVS employees.
● Possess strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, technological, and interpersonal skills.
● Have a strong commitment to the multi-sport student-athlete concept.
● Successfully complete CPR and TVS employee required training.
● Possess or obtain valid Texas driver's license and pass motor vehicle records search.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé by visiting Trinity Valley School Career Opportunities. Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. For questions or general inquiries about this opportunity, please contact:

Brandon Palomo, Director of Athletics
Phone: (817) 321.0162
Email: [email protected]

Trinity Valley School is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practices. Trinity Valley School does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category under federal, state, or local laws.