Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools
Program Head- Track and Field, Seattle Prep
Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools, Seattle, WA, United States
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Department Coach
Date Posted:
5/31/2024
Location:
Seattle Prep, Seattle
Seattle Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school with an enrollment of about 790 students in grades 9-12. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving, and committed to justice.
The Prep community is connected by a common mission. Our strength is in our 132-year history, 13 decades of graduates, and 1 purposeto educate young men and women in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition to go forth and set the world on fire. On our 5-acre property, tucked away on the North-end of Capitol Hill, Seattle Preparatory School strives to not only provide our students with a transformative education, but also do the necessary work to form compassionate, resilient, and service-driven men and women for others. As a Catholic, Jesuit institution we embody the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in our community. Established in 1891, our goal is to continue our mission for generations to come.
Purpose:
Jesuit education, also known as Ignatian education, is an approach to education inspired by the teachings and principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order. Jesuit education is known for its emphasis on intellectual rigor, moral and ethical development, and the holistic formation of individuals. Jesuit education is not limited to Catholic students, and our own and many more Jesuit institutions welcome students of various religious backgrounds. The principles of Jesuit education have been influential in the development of a well-rounded, values-based approach to education that extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community.
Seattle Prep is hiring a part-time Program Head for Track & Field. The position's primary responsibility, under direction of the Athletic Director, is to lead all functions of the sport, building a staff, forming teams, and developing a schedule that will help Seattle Prep run a program that lives out the school's mission while competing at the top level in the sport.
Essential Functions:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $8,705 - $14,020 annually. Salary is determined based on skills and qualifications. This position is not benefits eligible.
Application Process:
Please submit a resume and cover letter online: https://www.seaprep.org/about-prep/employment
Seattle Preparatory School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability which can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school administered programs.
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Department Coach
Date Posted:
5/31/2024
Location:
Seattle Prep, Seattle
Seattle Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school with an enrollment of about 790 students in grades 9-12. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving, and committed to justice.
The Prep community is connected by a common mission. Our strength is in our 132-year history, 13 decades of graduates, and 1 purposeto educate young men and women in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition to go forth and set the world on fire. On our 5-acre property, tucked away on the North-end of Capitol Hill, Seattle Preparatory School strives to not only provide our students with a transformative education, but also do the necessary work to form compassionate, resilient, and service-driven men and women for others. As a Catholic, Jesuit institution we embody the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in our community. Established in 1891, our goal is to continue our mission for generations to come.
Purpose:
Jesuit education, also known as Ignatian education, is an approach to education inspired by the teachings and principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order. Jesuit education is known for its emphasis on intellectual rigor, moral and ethical development, and the holistic formation of individuals. Jesuit education is not limited to Catholic students, and our own and many more Jesuit institutions welcome students of various religious backgrounds. The principles of Jesuit education have been influential in the development of a well-rounded, values-based approach to education that extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community.
Seattle Prep is hiring a part-time Program Head for Track & Field. The position's primary responsibility, under direction of the Athletic Director, is to lead all functions of the sport, building a staff, forming teams, and developing a schedule that will help Seattle Prep run a program that lives out the school's mission while competing at the top level in the sport.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate a passion for coaching and deep knowledge of the sport.
- Lead all levels of the program, developing a strong culture that permeates throughout the program.
- Effectively manage each discipline, organize coaches, and allow all athletes to feel a part of one program.
- Be able to clearly communicate to all constituents in the program.
- Manage the program budget, including uniforms and equipment, local and travel competitions, and more.
- Work with other Program Heads to foster a culture of multisport participation, prioritizing physical strength and personal development and emphasizing mental health.
- Assist in maintaining and maximizing a strong relationship with key external constituents (other teams, club program coaches and administrators, fellow league coaches, etc).
- Build a calendar of activities for both in- and out-of-season activities which maximizes available time and space and prioritizes success in both academics and competition.
- Represent Seattle Prep, the athletic department and the track & field program at a variety of on- and off-campus marketing and networking events.
- Seek continuing education opportunities (clinics, attending college practices, working camps, etc).
- Maintain compliance and stay up-to-date with all Seattle Preparatory School, WIAA coaching and employment requirements.
- Deep levels of experience and expertise in the sport
- Prior coaching experience at the high school or college level, head coaching experience preferred
- All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Prep's mission and values, especially as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Supportive of the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit high school and formation of the whole person
- 21 years of age or older
- Possess a valid driver's Washington Driver's License
- Demonstration of participation in continuing education opportunities in the sport
- Available for all practice sessions, workouts, competitions and related meetings
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications, or the ability to obtain them
- All employees must complete a criminal history background check and safe environment training upon hire and every 3 years
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $8,705 - $14,020 annually. Salary is determined based on skills and qualifications. This position is not benefits eligible.
Application Process:
Please submit a resume and cover letter online: https://www.seaprep.org/about-prep/employment
Seattle Preparatory School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability which can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school administered programs.