Cross Country Coach Fall 2024
 

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking organized and responsible Coaches for our Cross Country Program (4-8th grades).

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries, including 25 schools in the United States and Canada.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  With a total enrollment of approximately 600 students, the schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description:

• Practices are twice a week plus meets. Coaches are expected to attend and lead all practices and events.  This is a seasonal, part time position with a stipend for both head and assistant coaches.
• Meets are mostly on Saturday's, with a few weeknight meets.
• Practice slots are: 
  • JV M/W 4-5:15pm
  • Varsity Tu/Th 4-5:30pm

Successful Coaches Are:

• Highly organized
• A responsible individual with strong communication skills
• Passionate for coaching youth sports
• Able to lead and assist with practice drills with both small and big groups

Interested candidates should send in a cover letter and resume through our website www.shschicago.org. 

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