Morgan Park Academy is seeking coaches for the 2024-25 school years. Positions are available in volleyball, baseball, soccer and track for both Upper School and Middle School. These are stipend positions.
Fall Session: Soccer, Volleyball
Winter Season: Basketball
Spring Season: Baseball/Soccer/Track
Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school in Chicago dedicated to preparing students to pursue the highest levels of educational excellence with an emphasis on independent thinking and global leadership.
Practices are generally Monday thru Friday from 3:30-5:30. Middle school practices are daily but schedule varies. Games will be played weekdays and there might be a couple of Saturday games. Requirements include previous playing and coaching experience as well as a proven ability to work with young athletes. The expectations include but not limited to the following:
strong communication to players, staff, administration and parents
teaching the game, including individual skills and team strategies
evaluation of players
manage and build program
building meaningful relationships with players as it pertains to the sport
improved development of the program
development of and preseason conditioning, open gym, etc
plans for building a positive culture for the athletic program
support of overall athletic program and student-athletes
representing the school at league functions
select managers and explain duties
communicate with parents
work with Middle School coaches
This is a stipend position
Qualifications:
ISBE teaching certificate or ASEP certification
IHSA concussion and PED test completed
CPR/AED Certified
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to be onsite at all athletic practices and games & ability to drive small school vans to away games
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the NAIS career site or directly to careers@morganparkacademy.org; Due to the volume of applications that we receive, no phone calls please.
Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is acoeducational, college preparatory, independent day school dedicated to preparing students to pursue the highest levels of educational excellence with an emphasis on independent thinking and scholarship. We reflect a wide array of diversity and apply a global lens to curriculum to prepare students to act as leaders in the dynamic world of the future. We also expect students to live up to the highest standards of human values. Our track record shows that Morgan Park Academy students consistently achieve success in college and embrace leadership roles throughout their lives.Our highly motivated faculty is complemented by a stimulating, time-tested curriculum. We have some of the smallest class sizes among the top schools in Illinois. The strengths of Morgan Park Academy according to a survey of our parents and students are:Small class sizes.Commitment to learning.Diversity of student community.The individual attention students receive.A fully-integrated academic program.The friendly atmosphere.Morgan Park Academy provides an engaging, personal learning experience for students from Preschool through High School.