Middle School Co-ed Flag Football Coach

Middle School Co-ed Flag Football Coach ‍ ‍ The Chicago Waldorf School is searching for a Middle School Flag Football Coach. ‍ ‍ Starting mid-August and ending in October, the coach will oversee practices, and attend all games with the team. The expectation is to practice 2 times a week for 1/ ½ to 2 hours and be present for all games. ‍ ‍ Coaches should have a good knowledge of the fundamentals of flag football, and experience coaching and/or playing. Coaches must have the ability to structure practices to increase the skill and knowledge for the players. Coaches should be able to demonstrate skills and excellent sportsmanship. Our players are hungry for competition and are highly motivated. ‍ ‍ Coaches will be supported in their efforts by an Athletic Director. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person, with growth potential as our athletic program grows. ‍ ‍ Care of Physical Space ‍ ‍ Each coach handles the set up and daily maintenance of the gym and the equipment. ‍ ‍

Qualifications and Payment:

‍ ‍ The ideal candidate will enjoy introducing and developing fundamental soccer skills, and an enthusiasm for the progress each player and the team makes during the season. ‍ ‍ Compensation range is $2,200-2,600. ‍ ‍ Please send a letter/resume asap to: ‍ ‍ acowan@chicagowaldorf.org ‍ ‍ About the Chicago Waldorf School ‍ ‍ CWS, founded in 1974, is one of the most established Waldorf Schools in the United States, offering a full curriculum in grades 1 through 12, and which from its inception ‍ ‍ committed to remaining in the City of Chicago's vibrant urban setting. We seek to explore and enrich the Waldorf curriculum through the arts, equity and inclusion, human relationships, and the time in which we live. Our work stems from the core values of Waldorf Education. ‍ ‍ We have been in our permanent home for three years, the landmark Lyman Trumbull building, which includes 49 classrooms and offices, a gym and an auditorium. Our 100,000 square feet make us the largest Waldorf school in the United States. We are proud to partner with many businesses and organizations in the surrounding Andersonville neighborhood. ‍ ‍ Our faculty come from around the world and all stages of life. For new teachers we have excellent mentoring opportunities, and access to professional development funds. Each year our whole faculty receive training in first aid, sexual harassment, trans-inclusivity and 94% of our faculty and staff have participated in year-long SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) seminars. The faculty also study the pedagogical insights of Rudolf Steiner in weekly faculty meetings. In additional to core academic subjects we teach music, German, Spanish, Eurythmy, gardening, parkour, and practical and fine arts. Our families are also international and reflect diversity in all its aspects, but are united in their desire for a developmental curriculum that recognizes the whole child and celebrates difference. ‍ ‍ Equal Opportunity Employer ‍ ‍ The Chicago Waldorf School not only does not discriminate in its hiring practices, but beyond that has a deep commitment to respect and celebrate the differences in students and staff from widely diverse social, economic, cultural, linguistic, intellectual, racial, educational, and religious backgrounds. There is a sustained effort and clear recognition that our educational excellence and fulfillment of our school's mission is dependent on embracing diversity in our school community. We seek to fully include and affirm faculty, staff, and students in all their identities. In everything we do we work toward freedom, responsibility, and excellence. The Chicago Waldorf School provides its teachers, staff, and families with ongoing opportunities to study and discuss aspects of diversity.