2026-2027 - Athletics - PE-High Performance - Long Term Substitute

Isidore Newman School seeks a knowledgeable, dynamic, and mission-aligned strength and conditioning professional to serve as the interim substitute coach for the High Performance program. This is a temporary position for approximately 6 to 8 weeks, beginning in late February and continuing through the end of March.

The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience designing and implementing safe, effective, and engaging strength and conditioning programs for adolescent athletes across a variety of sports and levels of experience. The High Performance Program at Newman is rooted in practices that foster athletic development, sound movement mechanics, injury prevention, and disciplined training habits grounded in evidence-based methods. Newman's training spaces are designed to be dynamic, engaging, student-centered environments where athletes are challenged to set goals, take ownership of their progress, and develop the resilience and healthy habits required to perform at their best in sport and in life.

Working at Newman Founded in 1903, Newman has a rich history in the heart of New Orleans, just blocks from historic St. Charles Avenue, Audubon Park, and the vibrant music culture that makes our city one-of-a-kind. Our community includes approximately 1,250 students and 250 employees from Green Trees to 12th grade. There is a spirit of camaraderie and collegiality among faculty and staff. Teachers are innovative, scholarly, collaborative, and deeply committed to students' intellectual, social, emotional and character development. Our Five Guiding Principles guide everything we do at Newman.

Educator Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Education or a closely related field; graduate work in the discipline desired.
• A CSCS, or comparable license, or currently in the process of working towards these licenses is required.

• Substantial teaching experience at the Upper School level with demonstrated expertise in teaching a variety of course levels and electives.

• Values strong relationships with their students while maintaining high expectations in the academic program.

• Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion.

• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning.

• A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.

• Must meet and maintain any and all federal, state and local requirements to work in an educational setting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach up to three sections of PE/High Performance, rotating on a block schedule (1-2 classes per day). Each 90-minute class serves 30 to 36 students and includes a dynamic warm-up, speed and/or agility work, and the lift for the day.
• Facilitate team lifts from 3:20-4:00 p.m. for in-season student-athletes and from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for pre-season and off-season student-athletes.
• Improve the strength, speed, power, and agility of student-athletes to reduce the likelihood of injury and enhance sport performance.
• Instruct and supervise proper lifting and exercise technique, ensuring a safe and effective training environment.
• Motivate student-athletes by building meaningful relationships, getting to know each athlete, and understanding what motivates them both intrinsically and extrinsically.
• Maintain regular communication with the sport head coaches, and sports medicine staff regarding the progress of student-athletes.
• Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and advisors to support athletic development, learning, and growth.
• Write personalized, detailed report card comments that help parents understand their child's progress in your class.
• Implement training and communication practices that foster ethical behavior, social skills, and excellent work habits.
• Participate as a positive, collaborative, and innovative team member who supports the mission and culture of the division and school.