JV Head Coach, Baseball - Saint Ignatius College Prep : Job Details

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/CoachDate Posted: 7/18/2024Location: Saint Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IllinoisDate Available: ImmediatelyClosing Date: When FilledPOSITION: JV Head Coach, Baseball AVAILABLE: July, 2024 CLOSING: UNTIL FILLEDQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or advanced degree with teacher's certificate preferred. Previous coaching experience is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of character and baseball coaching experience. The baseball JV head coach must demonstrate a commitment to the ideals of Catholic and Jesuit education. If a teaching or position is open in the school fitting a candidate's credentials, the coaching candidate may apply separately for that position if interested. All applicants must have a current resume with a fully completed application as directed below. SCHOOL MISSION: Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God. Candidate must be able to:

• Demonstrate strong teaching, leadership and organizational qualities within a competitive and comprehensive interscholastic baseball program.
• Foster a team environment that supports a strong work ethic and the appropriate behavior and sportsmanship of all participants.
• Exhibit great passion for baseball and the high school athletics experience.
• Effectively and positively communicate with student-athletes, administration, parents and coaches.

REPORTS TO: Baseball Head Coach WORK SCHEDULE: Afternoon practices and Saturday contests (Spring Season, Early-March through late-May).