School Seasonal Coach

Title: Seasonal Coach

Department/Location: Athletics, St. Louis

Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

Summary

The Seasonal Coach advances Principia by supporting the management and delivery of Upper and Middle School athletic programs while fostering character development, sportsmanship, and care for each student-athlete. Reporting to the Athletic Director, this role collaborates closely with fellow coaches, students, and families to create a positive, disciplined, and engaging athletic experience aligned with Principia’s values. 

This position plays an essential role in team practices, competitions, and program operations across a variety of sports, contributing to a well-rounded athletic program that supports students’ physical growth, teamwork, and leadership development.

Seasonal Coaches may support one or more of the following programs:

Upper School

• Fall: Boys Soccer, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Drumline, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball 
• Winter: Basketball, Boys & Girls Wrestling, Swimming
• Spring: Baseball, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer, Track & Field

Middle School

• Fall: Co-ed Cross Country, Field Hockey, Co-ed Flag Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball
• Winter: Basketball, Co-ed Swimming, Co-ed Cheer, Co-ed Wrestling
• Spring: Baseball, Co-ed Drumline, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, Co-ed Track & Field

Who We Are 

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends. 

At Principia School, our core value is LOVE. Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities. Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and leading organized practices and athletic events
• Teaches sport-specific skills and demonstrates proper techniques
• Meets regularly with the Head Coach during the season to support overall program direction
• Supports athlete training, development, coaching, and mentoring 
• Assists with setup, operation, and breakdown of home and away competitions

Core Competencies

• Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:
• Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
• Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
• Service Orientation: Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Collegiality: Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
• Communication: Shares information clearly and concisely; listens carefully to others and adjusts communication style for different audiences and situations.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Demonstrates respect for all people; values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Student of Christian Science preferred 
• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
• Bachelor's degree
• Group coaching, teaching, and/or instructing experience
• Ability to be present for all required practices, competitions, and program-related events during the season
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification (training provided by Principia)
• Willingness to complete required MSHSAA Coaching Principles courses and seasonal online rules meetings (for non-faculty coaches)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and operate Principia school buses as needed (training provided by Principia)

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia. 

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status. 

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.