Employment Opportunities

With a view toward their history and a desire to strengthen Catholic education, Benedictine College Preparatory and Saint Gertrude High School unified under a single new corporation, The Benedictine Schools of Richmond, in January 2020. The Benedictine Schools of Richmond operate Saint Gertrude High School and Benedictine College Preparatory as separate, single-sex, Catholic high schools. The two schools share the Benedictine Abbey campus, including some important facilities such as the campus church, auditorium, athletic fields, and a new state-of-the-art gymnasium. For 90 years, the two schools operated just 400 feet apart in the Museum District of Richmond. In 2013, Benedictine College Preparatory relocated to the 50-acre Benedictine Abbey campus. In the summer of 2020, Saint Gertrude High School also relocated to the Benedictine Abbey campus. In 2022, Saint Gertrude High School will move into their new state-of-the-art school building currently under construction on our campus.

This posting is for the purpose of creating a pool of qualified applicants for teacher positions for the 2022-2023 academic year.

If you are interested in applying for a non-advertised or open position, please complete the application. All supporting documentation, including an application, resume, cover letter, and essay entitled: “My View of America” must be included as part of the application. Please submit applications to Jaime Harmeyer at jharmeyer@benedictineschools.org.

The Benedictine Schools of Richmond is looking for a self-motivated, energetic person with to work in our reception area as a part-time employee working approximately 15 hours per week.  Duties will include but are not limited to greeting parents, students and vendors, answering phones on a multi-line phone system, organizing online medical records, ordering medical and office supplies, and supporting school attendance procedures. The ideal applicant will have clinic experience, excellent communication skills, be well organized, and enjoy working in a team atmosphere. Helpful skills include proficiency in Google and Office platforms.  

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, a completed application found below, and an essay titled "My View of America" to the Human Resources Manager: Jaime Harmeyer  -  jharmeyer@benedictineschools.org 

Job Title: Head Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, seasonal                Regular Hours: variable, typically 3-6 p.m.

Job Summary:

The head coach reports to the director of athletics and is generally responsible for the management of her/his team including teaching skill development and game rules, as well as developing good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values in their athletes. This position is temporary for the duration of a season and is part-time. The employee is not eligible for employee benefits as described in the Employee Handbook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides instruction for skill development and game rules; works to continuously improve personal skills and knowledge of sport, competition strategies and preparation, conditioning techniques, effective teaching skills, and prevention and care of injuries
• Imparts good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values to athletes through instruction and example. Good manners and respect must be demonstrated at all times to the game officials, coaches, athletes, and parents (both BCP/SGHS and opposing teams). Adheres to all policies in Coaches Handbook, including VISAA Code of Conduct
• Conducts practices during the time set up/approved by the athletic director; practices should be held daily (except on game days), and any unscheduled practice time must be cleared in advance by the athletic director. All game scheduling will be done by the athletic director in conjunction with the head coach. There is to be no athletic activities allowed on Sundays.
• Establishes discipline that is fair, firm, and consistent in accordance with school policies and is respectful of all student athletes
• Conducts at least one preseason team meeting with players and parents to discuss team policies, guidelines, goals, responsibilities, and disciplinary expectations and consequences
• Responsible for maintaining, disbursing, and returning all equipment and uniforms provided by the school; only the athletic director is authorized to make purchases related to the team. Requests for additional equipment or uniforms and suggestions for budgeting for subsequent years should be in writing to the athletic director. Any team requested fundraising must be cleared by the athletic director in advance
• Carries emergency first aid equipment with team at all times, as well as a mobile device that provides access to student medical information online; reports any possible injuries to the athletic trainer immediately
• Provides supervision for all team athletes until picked up by parents or designated drivers following practices and games
• Maintains team statistics and reports scores to the media
• Travels with the team on all bus trips to away games and supervises athlete behavior while traveling
• Assists individual players in their post-high school athletic goals as it pertains to college recruiting, camp/clinics, and other out-of-season opportunities

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises assistant coach(es).

Job Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, officials, and administrative staff
• Ability to inspire and motivate high school athletes to achieve team goals
• Ability to work varied hours depending on game schedule and athletic season and to adjust schedule in response to weather and other school issues
• Ability to travel to other schools and game sites
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and ability to operate mini-bus with 14 passengers
• Ability to be outdoors and work away from a desk on a field for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Completion of Diocesan VIRTUS initial training and all monthly updates throughout employment
• A belief in God, and an understanding and willingness to model the philosophy and mission of the Benedictine Schools of Richmond

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and experience in the relevant sport.
• Minimum of 1- year prior coaching experience.
• College degree preferred.

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To apply for a coaching position, please submit a cover letter, resume, a completed application, and an essay titled "My View of America" to the Athletic Director: Fran Pochily  - fpochily@benedictineschols.org. Applications will be received until 6/11/21.

Nothing in this job description restricts the school’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at-will, which means that either the employee or the school may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Benedictine College Preparatory is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications and resumes are being accepted immediately and interviews will be scheduled for competitive candidates on a rolling basis.

Benedictine College Preparatory is a Catholic, Military, all boys school located on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Our mission is to form Cadets as Christian men of conscience, discipline, and achievement. Our curriculum and standards prepare our graduates for study at top-tier four-year institutions of higher learning.

Essential responsibilities for our Substitute Teachers include:
• Enthusiastic support of our school mission: "We will form Cadets as Christian men of conscience, discipline, and achievement."
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Must possess the ability to manage a classroom of high school boys in a college preparatory environment.
• Must be able to follow teacher lesson plans in a wide variety of disciplines and provide assistance to students while effectively managing students & the classroom.

Preferred qualifications include:
• Prior teaching or education experience strongly preferred (but not required). Experience teaching in a Catholic school, all-boys school, military school, military experience, or high-school level are all advantages for a well qualified applicant.
• Best consideration for qualified applicants in a core subject discipline: math, science, social studies, or English.

To apply: please submit a resume, a completed application, and an essay titled "My View of America" to the Academic Dean, Amanda Esparza at aesparza@benedictineschools.org. A cover letter is optional. Our application can be found on our website at:
http://www.benedictinecollegeprep.org/about-bcp/employment.

Inquiries from candidates that are missing a resume, application, or essay will not receive a response.

Go Cadets!

The Benedictine Schools of Richmond seeks a part-time Bus Driver. The position is responsible for driving students on field trips and to sporting practices and events.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• A commitment to maintaining the property and vehicles of the school at a high level.
• A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, safety protocols both on the campus and in our vehicles.
• A proven, spotless commercial driving record.

Duties:
• The Bus Driver transports students to and from designated activities; ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensures safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
• The Bus Driver will be asked to support occasional field trips during the school day to local sites, and transportation of athletic teams after school and on weekends.

Essential Functions:
• Transports passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit to maintain safety and follow district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, etc.) to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle and comply with mandated guidelines.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce regulations and maintain passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) and resolves and/or recommends a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers in safe loading and unloading from buses during both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. incident/accident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, student counts, etc.) as needed.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) to provide information and/or direction.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior to ensure safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Required Qualifications:
• Valid Commercial Driver's License with any necessary endorsements
• Commercial driving experience with good driving history
• High school diploma (or equivalent)

To apply please submit a cover letter and a completed application to Jaime Harmeyer at jharmeyer@benedictineschools.org

Our application can be found on our website at: http://www.benedictinecollegeprep.org/about-bcp/employment