Chess Club Coach

Job Details

SEATTLE WA

Seasonal

$3500.00 - $3500.00 Salary / year

Description

Seattle Preparatory School is a Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school with an enrollment of about 790 students in grades 9-12. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning transformational leaders who are intellectually competent spiritually alive open to growth loving and committed to justice.

The Prep community is connected by a common mission. Our strength is in our 132-year history 13 decades of graduates and 1 purpose to educate young men and women in the Catholic Jesuit tradition to go forth and set the world on fire. On our 5-acre property tucked away on the North-end of Capitol Hill Seattle Preparatory School strives to not only provide our students with a transformative education but also do the necessary work to form compassionate resilient and service-driven men and women for others. As a Catholic Jesuit institution we embody the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in our community. Established in 1891 our goal is to continue our mission for generations to come.

Purpose :

Jesuit education also known as Ignatian education is an approach to education inspired by the teachings and principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) a Catholic religious order. Jesuit education is known for its emphasis on intellectual rigor moral and ethical development and the holistic formation of individuals. Jesuit education is not limited to Catholic students and our own and many more Jesuit institutions welcome students of various religious backgrounds. The principles of Jesuit education have been influential in the development of a well-rounded values-based approach to education that extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community.

Seattle Preparatory School seeks a Chess Club Moderator / Coach to mentor and guide students in their intellectual and personal growth through the game of chess. The Moderator oversees after-school practices and accompanies students to Metro League tournaments during the fall and winter season. This position calls for a patient and thoughtful leader who values learning teamwork and the development of strategic and ethical thinking.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise three after-school practices per week with some flexibility in scheduling.
• Provide instruction strategy development and individualized support for players at all levels.
• Accompany and supervise students during Metro League Chess Tournaments (NovemberJanuary).
• Model curiosity sportsmanship and resilience in both practice and competition.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive team culture that emphasizes growth respect and collaboration.
• Communicate regularly with the Student Activities Director and families as needed.
• Maintain consistent attendance and professionalism throughout the season.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

Other Details :

Practices : Three days per week after school (flexible schedule).

Competition Season : November through January (Metro League tournaments)

Salary is $3500 total paid over the months of the season

Application Process : Please submit a resume cover letter and list of 3 professional references online

Nondiscrimination Policy : Seattle Preparatory School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender age race color marital status honorably discharged veteran or military status national and ethnic origin sexual orientation or any disability which can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school administered programs. If you would like an accommodation in the hiring process please reach out to

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 3500 - 3500