Coaching Positions for 2024-25

Job Title: Coaching (2024-25)
St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 enrolling 946 girls age 3 through grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. The athletic program includes 40+ teams in 14 sports with approximately 70% of students in grades 7-12 participating. We are looking for experienced coaches who are interested in long-term commitments to join very established programs.
Supervisor: Director of Athletics
Position Status: Part Time-Seasonal
Hours of Work: Varies by sport, generally between 3:30-5:45pm, or 5:00-7:30pm. Some varsity sports have Saturday practices and/or competitions.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate has successful coaching experience at the college, high school, and/or middle school level.
Candidate demonstrates a coaching philosophy that aligns with an educational model of sport
Candidate can provide references supporting previous coaching success and professionalism.
Candidate is available for team practices and competitions
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking candidates who:
Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Have proven head coaching experience and a record of success
Understand the mission of the School
Have the ability to manage large groups of people, including the program coaching staff
Have exceptional multi-tasking skills
Have experience including and working with very involved parents
Set a tone of professionalism among coaches, athletes, and parents
Are interested in the long-term building of the program
Can help attract and retain strong pool of coaches for all levels of the program
Fall 2024 Coaching Opportunities-Open positions for the upcoming season, 2024:
Volleyball-- Varsity head coach and Program Leader, Varsity assistant coach-2 positions, JV assistant, MS head & assistant
Field Hockey--JV assistant, MS positions-2
Tennis--tbd
Cross country--tbd
Winter 2024-25 Coaching Opportunities:
Swimming-tbd
Basketball- JV assistant
Diving- V & JV assistant
Squash- tbd
Indoor Track- tbd
Spring 2025 Coaching Opportunities:
Golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track & field--open positions tbd
TRAVEL
Travel to competitions locally and out of town. A few varsity teams have overnight travel.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
St. Catherine’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St. Catherine’s fosters in our students, and expects from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person. For more information about the school’s Access, Equity, and Belonging please follow this link.
CONDITIONAL OFFERS
An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
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