Upper School and Middle School Winter Coaches
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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Philadelphia, PA, US
Summary
The coach is responsible for organizing tryouts and practices while fostering a positive environment that promotes the school's mission. They must communicate effectively with players and parents while maintaining accurate attendance and reporting concerns to the Athletic Director.
Job Description
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is accepting applications for the following coaching positions for the winter 2026-2027 season:
Basketball
Upper School, Assistant (Girls) Coach
Middle School, Head (Girls) Coach
Middle School, Assistant (Girls) Coach
Wrestling
Upper School, Assistant Coach
Boys Winter Crew
Upper School, Assistant (Boys) Coach
Position Purpose
The successful candidates will be coaches who are willing to develop our scholar-athletes while demonstrating strong character, professionalism, relational skills, and who are positive role models, appropriately utilizing the platform of their sport. The winter season begins in December and runs through February.
Essential Functions
- Organizes tryouts and all practices.
- Helps players understand the program objectives.
- Communicates clear expectations to the players and parents.
- Represents the school in a manner that exhibits and promotes SCH's mission.
- Develops positive, productive relationships with the entire SCH community.
- Keeps accurate attendance records.
- Keeps the Athletic Director informed of problems and/or concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or his designee.
Qualifications
- For Upper School coaching positions, varsity high school playing experience is required, and college playing experience preferred.
- Prior coaching experience is required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Positive role model, mentor, and teacher of the sport.
- Must provide instruction to instill a strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, leadership, and self-confidence in players.
- Must be able to deal with a diverse array of contacts.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Must be available for all practices and competitions during the coaching season.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Application Procedures
To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and information for three professional references through our online platform. For further inquiries about the position, contact the Director of Athletics, Becca Main, at [email protected].
Please identify which sport you are interested in coaching.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in employment as required by law.