Careers at SJND

Athletic Director

POSITION

We are currently seeking a full-time Athletic Director. The Athletic Director provides professional assistance to the Principal in leading and ensuring the quality of all interscholastic athletic programs for Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School in order to achieve the fullest attainment of the school’s unique Catholic mission.            

In collaboration with the Principal, the Athletic Director shares responsibility for the integration of faith, service and learning within the school through the oversight of successful athletic programs. The Athletic Director is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all interscholastic athletic programs for students of Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School and serves as the school’s official representative in all athletic matters. It is the responsibility of the Athletic Director to ensure that all programs comply with the requirements of the Bay Counties League - East, the Western Alameda County Conference, the North Coast Section, and the California Interscholastic Federation, as well as with the moral and ethical standards required by the mission of the school. In addition, the Athletic Director works to build community with the St. Joseph community and the City of Alameda.

ABOUT SJND

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a co-educational, Catholic parish high school located in the heart of residential Alameda. SJND offers academic excellence and moral and character development to its diverse and talented 415 students. The school educates future leaders in a supportive and challenging environment.

Students have various opportunities to develop and express their leadership skills by participating in SJND’s campus ministry program, student clubs, arts programs, and athletics program.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

About 70% of students participate in the school’s sports program, developing values and life skills that contribute to success in and beyond college. Students may participate in any of our 11 sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Teams each year earn post-season playoff appearances in league and/or the North Coast Section, and several teams have gone on to win state championships over the years. Over a hundred student-athletes have gone on to play at the next level

Nestled in a tree-lined neighborhood of Alameda, SJND athletic facilities stretch beyond the school campus. SJND Athletics partners with the local community, including College of Alameda, Alameda Recreation and Parks Department, Alameda Pointe and Chuck Corica Golf Complex to provide facilities and space for practice and games.

RESPONSIBILITES

The SJND Athletic Director is expected to:

• Uphold and model a moral code which is consistent with the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and the mission of the school;
• Ensure that all Athletic Department policies and activities reflect the Catholic mission of the school and are in accordance with our league, section and state;
• Develop programs and activities that emphasize student athlete engagement, character building, and leadership skills;
• Support coaches and develop the SJND Athletic Coaching Staff through meetings, workshops and professional development opportunities;
• Manage the Assistant Athletic Director, athletic staff members, Booster Club members  and parent volunteers;
• Assist in the revision and implementation of the Athletic Strategic Plan;
• Participate in weekend and evening sports events as related to the position;
• Lead the SJND Athletic Booster Club;
• Collaborate with Principal  to support the spiritual needs of the coaches and student-athletes;
• Manage the budget and finances of the Athletic Department;
• Host community events such as the Reindeer Run and Athletic Banquet;
• Collaborate with St. Joseph Basilica, St. Joseph Elementary School and Alameda partners;
• Evaluate the Athletic Department program using the National Catholic Standards;
• Advise the Principal regarding the needs of Athletic Department;
• Fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned by school administration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

• Collaborative leadership style working with administration and the Saint Joseph community;
• Innovative mindset, particularly in leading the athletic community and in expanding the marketing opportunities of SJND Athletics to the larger community;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details;
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytic, and administrative skills;
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks while leading and motivating others;
• Willingness to engage in professional development and continuing education;
• Superior oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with parents/guardians, coaches, and student-athletes;
• Desire to create an outstanding student-athlete experience;
• Ability to effectively manage and inspire the SJND coaching staff to live the mission and have high expectations in and out of the classroom for student-athletes;      
• Desire to embrace and maintain the mission, culture, traditions, Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs) and Core Values of this exceptional institution.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or a Master’s Degree in related field is preferred;
• Minimum three (3) years experience related to athletic administration preferred.

SALARY

Depending on experience, the pay would be $67,000 to $100,000 per year.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following materials confidentially as separate PDF attachments through our SJND Career Center.

• Cover letter that expresses your interest for leading the Athletic Program at Saint Joseph Notre Dame;
• Current resume that includes dates for all degrees, certifications, and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community.

General Teacher

We’re Looking for Innovative and Progressive Teachers to Join Us!

MISSION

Nestled in a picturesque residential community in Alameda, minutes away from San Francisco, Saint Joseph Notre Dame (SJND) High School is a Catholic parish high school that provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

Eight Essential Characteristics of a Teacher at SJND

Teachers at SJND …

• support the values of a Catholic education and the school mission while also respecting religious plurality and cultural diversity;
• love working with young people, are relational and student-centered, and are committed to the success of their whole person;
• take creative initiative, are self-directed, and are solutions oriented;
• engage in colleague collaboration in a spirit of authentic communication;
• are coachable and receive constructive feedback in a spirit of maintaining a growth mindset;
• are reflective in their practice, are able to pivot and adapt, and are comfortable with change and transition;
• are lifelong learners who engage with current educational research and practice; 
• are proponents of or aspire toward 21st Century Learning Practices that include: Standards Based Learning, Culturally Responsive Learning, Restorative Justice, Universal Design, and Trauma Informed approaches, all through a lens of Equity and Justice.

THE CALL

We have a year round open call for teachers in all subjects including English, Languages Other Than English, Visual and Performing Arts, Sciences, Social Studies, Mathematics, Theology, Physical Education, and Multi-Disciplinary areas.

ELIGIBILITY

• Prior teaching experience working with young people is preferred;
• California Teaching Credential (or a commitment to obtain one within three years of hire) is preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree in the selected discipline (or closely related field) is required
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field is preferred;
• Standard health and background checks including Department of Justice fingerprinting is required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range for this position is between $57,000 and $96,120 and is dependent upon attained education, credentials, qualifications, and experience. The school offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes participation in the Diocese of Oakland pension plan (8% employer contribution) and retirement program (403b), and full medical, vision, and dental plans.

HOW TO APPLY

Please, click here and you will be directed to SJND's Career Center via ADP Workforce Now portal. Include in your application, a single PDF document containing:

(1) A cover letter addressing the following items: 

     (a) How your own values and passions connect with our school mission;

     (b) How your educational practices align with any of our Eight Essential Characteristics of a Teacher at SJND;

     (c) How you hope to grow as an educator if hired at SJND.

(2) Your resume or CV.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and we will review them in the order in which they are received. You will be contacted if you are selected to participate in our interview process. Otherwise, if there are no current openings, your materials will be kept on file. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community.

Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

MISSION

Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood residential community in Alameda, and minutes away from San Francisco, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (SJND), a Catholic parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

POSITION

We are currently seeking to hire a Varsity Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach.  The successful candidate will be required to follow the procedures and rules of the high school’s athletic program, as well as those of the Bay Counties Athletic League East, CIF-North Coast Section and National Federation. S/he will also serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and commit to holding all students and adults associated with the program to the same standards and expectations of the Athletic Department. This is a seasonal-stipend position that begins in November 2019 and appointments are renewable annually at the discretion of the SJND Principal and Athletic Director.

The Varsity Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach should have a minimum of two years of coaching experience at the high school level, or two years of head/assistant coaching experience at the club level. Participation as an interscholastic athlete at the high school or collegiate level is preferred, but not required. All applicants must possess and maintain all appropriate certifications and/or authorizations for coaching. They must also have a demonstrated ability to teach, organize and supervise their players and assistant coaches.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• The Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director. The Coach is appointed, supervised, and evaluated by the Athletic Director in consultation with the Vice Principal and the Principal.
• The Coach appoints, supervises, evaluates and dismisses assistant coaches in consultation with the Athletic Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upholds and models a spiritual and moral code which is consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the core values of Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School.
• Integrates the school’s mission and Catholic identity into the coaching-learning process of the Boys’ Basketball program and regularly seeks information from school colleagues about student well-being in order to monitor the program’s social climate. 
• Ensures that the training / game venues and equipment are safe and free from unnecessary objects at the start of each session, and that the equipment is returned at the end of sessions to the store room or area as indicated by the Athletic Director.
• Will go through a driving safety protocol and then drive players in the school vans to practices and games.
• Collects and inventories all equipment and school supplied uniforms at the end of the season.
• Attends athletic department events and meetings as required.
• Reads through and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and bylaws from Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, Bay Area Conference or West Alameda County Conference, North Coast Section, and California Interscholastic Federation. 
• Performs other duties as reasonably assigned by the Athletic Director.

PAY

$1,000 to $2,000 stipend depending on experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume and responses to the questions below.  SJND Career Center. Find out more about our school at www.sjnd.org. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community. 

Please reflect and answer the following questions in 250-300 words.

1. After reading the mission statement above, how will your vision and coaching support this mission?
2. As coaches, we must model the characteristics we teach.  In what specific ways will you model being the best you can be while challenging the athletes to “reach the utmost of one’s abilities and potential”?

Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach

Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood residential community in Alameda, and minutes away from San Francisco, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (SJND), a Catholic parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

POSITION

We are currently seeking a Girls Basketball Coach. The Coach leads all aspects of the Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Girls Basketball program to ensure the development of building student-athletes into confident, open-minded, effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service.  The Girls Basketball Coach oversees all phases of team development while ensuring the implementation of the school’s mission and core values. Coach is responsible for establishing a successful operation of the program through the communication and delegation of responsibilities to students, school support staff, and parents. This is a seasonal position that begins October 2024 and is renewable annually at the discretion of the SJND Principal and Athletic Director.

Coach is responsible for supporting the successful operation of the program as accomplished through the communication and delegation of responsibilities to coaching students, school support staff, and parents.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director. The Coach is appointed, supervised, and evaluated by the Athletic Director in consultation with the Vice Principal and the Principal.
• The Coach appoints, supervises, evaluates and dismisses assistant coaches in consultation with the Athletic Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upholds and models a spiritual and moral code which is consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the core values of Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School.
• Integrates the school’s mission and Catholic identity into the coaching-learning process of the Girls Basketball program and regularly seeks information from school colleagues about student well-being in order to monitor the program’s social climate. 
• Serves as the overall leader of the Girls Basketball program and communicates a clear vision reflecting current trends in coaching. 
• Ensures and monitors the implementation of current instructional coaching methods to maximize player and team development. 
• Facilitates regular coaching staff meetings and assists in creating a professional development plan for coaching staff in consultation with the Athletic Director. 
• Partnering with other school leaders in school-wide initiatives and growth opportunities.
• Monitors the effectiveness and success of the Girls Basketball programs through regular meetings with coaching staff and Athletic Director. 
• Regularly updates at the beginning of the season the Girls Basketball program team agreements & expectations in consultation with the Athletic Director. 
• Plans and develops a master practice and game schedule for the Girls' Basketball program in consultation with the Athletic Director. 
• Ensures that the training / game venues and equipment are safe and free from unnecessary objects at the start of each session, and that the equipment is returned at the end of sessions to the store room or area as indicated by the athletic director.
• Will go through a driving safety protocol and then drive players in the school vans to practices and games.
• Collects and inventories all equipment and school supplied uniforms at the end of the season.
• Represents the school at league preseason and postseason meetings. 
• Completes an end-of-season evaluation form and returns it to the Athletic Director.
• Attends athletic department events and meetings as required.
• Participates in the annual review of the Girls Basketball’ budget with the Athletic Director.
• Reads through and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and bylaws from Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, Bay Area Conference or West Alameda County Conference, North Coast Section, and California Interscholastic Federation. 
• Performs other duties as reasonably assigned by the Athletic Director.

PAY

$3,000 to $5,000 stipend depending on experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter, resume and responses to the questions below.  SJND Career Center. Find out more about our school at www.sjnd.org. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community. 

Please reflect and answer the following questions in 250-300 words.

1. After reading the mission statement above, how will your vision and coaching support this mission?
2. As coaches, we must model the characteristics we teach.  In what specific ways will you model being the best you can be while challenging the athletes to “reach the utmost of one’s abilities and potential”?