The Principia·Des Peres, Missouri
The Seasonal Coach assists with planning and leading organized practices and athletic events, teaching sport-specific skills and demonstrating proper techniques. This role supports athlete training, development, coaching, and mentoring while meeting regularly with the Head Coach to support overall program direction.
Title: Seasonal Coach
Athletics, St. Louis
Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have prior group coaching, teaching, or instructing experience, while being supportive of the institution's guiding statements. Minimum requirements also include the ability to attend all required events, obtain CPR certification, and potentially obtain a CDL for bus operation.
Market context
In Missouri, seasonal school coaching roles often draw candidates with teaching, youth sports, or group instruction experience, especially when schedules include practices, events, and student supervision. These positions can be competitive because schools look for applicants who combine a bachelor’s degree, CPR readiness, and alignment with the institution’s guiding statements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm whether your background fits, then be ready to note your coaching experience and event availability in your application.