About The Role

DescriptionNotre Dame Preparatory School (NDP), an independent, Catholic school for girls in grades 6-12 in Towson, MD, is seeking a Head Coach for the Varsity Softball team. Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, NDP is rooted in tradition but contemporary in education empowering its students to become women who transform the world. The right candidates will enjoy working in a mission-driven, religious educational setting. Employment is part-time/seasonal, beginning mid-February 2027. Approximate season dates: February16, 2027 to May 12, 2027. Work effort is approximately 10 – 15 hours per week.

Overview

Qualified candidates will coach the team, coordinate and organize team selections, plan and execute practice sessions, manage game day preparation and in-game coaching and execution as well as manage team communications.

Responsibilities

Attend and run daily practice from 3:30pm - 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays per week. Potential morning or weekend practices, if needed.
Attend team’s games, typically weekdays throughout the season.
Work with a group of adolescent athletes in coaching assigned sport and life skills.
Potential to host sports camps in off-season (school breaks, summer, etc.)

QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess

High school coaching experience.
Experience as a competitive athlete at the high school or college level.
CPR certifications preferred.
Willingness to work collaboratively with student athletes, coaching staff, athletics staff and parents.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

How to Apply / Contact

The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social justice.

Interested candidates should apply online at <https://www.notredameprep.com/employment>

and include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a background check.

Stipend is approximately $3,000.

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.