Coach - Bowling (High School)

University School of Nashville seeks an Assistant Bowling Coach to help develop and support our bowling program for the 2025–26 school year. The goal of the school's athletics department is to create a positive environment that reflects transformational coaching. The position calls for excellent teamwork with colleagues and incorporates best practices into a growth-oriented teaching style in a K-12 school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience coaching or playing bowling and align with our school's values and mission for fostering the best in educational practices while striving for excellence and supporting each student's athletic potential. Our bowling program offers teams at both the high school and middle school levels. The high school season runs from September through January, and the middle school season runs from February through April. All practices are held at local bowling centers, from 3:45–5:00 p.m. for high school and 3:00–4:30 p.m. for middle school.

Responsibilities:

• Help implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills to support the achievement of the program's purpose.
• Support the head coach in planning practices and developing athletes' skills, including technique, strategy, and mental preparation.
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to help student-athletes improve and enjoy the sport.
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct, adhering to department and institutional policies and to the rules of the state athletic association.
• Assist with designing a competitive schedule that maximises athlete development and performance.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth among all team members.
• Relate well to student-athletes, head coach, game officials, parents, and the broader school community.
• Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes within our K-12 school.
• Exhibit strong leadership and serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Attend all department meetings and actively contribute to a collaborative coaching environment.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, respect for the competencies of others, and appropriate conflict resolution behaviour.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent recommended but not required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Previous playing experience required.
• Previous coaching experience recommended.
• Strong interest in working with middle and high school students of varying skill levels.
• Ability to promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Dependable and organised professional with integrity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to professional growth.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to work productively, demonstrate initiative when unsupervised, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the USN community.
• Basic computer skills for communication and administrative tasks.

University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of 1,080 students kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School (PDS), USN's predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.

USN's midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 110 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It's a vibrant academic community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and the faculty benefits from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their learning to complement their teaching, and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

Application Process:

Those interested in being considered for this position should complete the online application for this position available at www.usn.org/jobs. Visit www.usn.org for more information.