Careers
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Girls Preparatory School.
We are committed to welcoming educators, coaches, and staff with excellent credentials and a devotion to educating girls, supporting girls’ education, and coaching female student-athletes.
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Matt
"When I saw the opportunity to come to GPS, it seemed like an excellent fit for both my experience and skill set. I take a great deal of satisfaction in helping our girls grow their confidence and self-efficacy along with their physical performance."
–Matt Green, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Katherine
"I view my role as a listener, an encourager, a connector and supporter, and a friendly face for students, parents and visitors. It's an honor to be part of this vibrant community."
–Katherine Betts '76, Receptionist and Stewardship Coordinator
Marci
"I chose to work at GPS because I'm a passionate advocate of helping girls and young women find and develop their voices. I also believe in creating and maintaining relationships, which are at the heart of the GPS mission."
–Marci Waldorf, Upper School Counseling Specialist
Faculty/Staff Positions
- Athletic Complex Manager
- Custodial Manager
- Database Manager
- Food Services
- Middle School Spanish Teacher (Long-Term Sub)
- Housekeeper
- Strings Educator (Part-Time)
- Substitute Teacher
Athletic Complex Manager
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, approximately 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Essential Functions
- Perform grounds maintenance activities, i.e., cutting, mowing, weeding, edging, blowing, planting foliage.
- Develop and manage turf maintenance program.
- Set up before athletic events, including prepping and painting fields, moving athletic equipment, and setting up tables.
- Perform shrub and tree maintenance, including pruning limbs, shaping hedges, and cutting branches.
- Performs cleanup and worksite restoration activities, i.e., picking up litter, disposing of waste and debris, cleaning surfaces.
- Assists with custodial duties and building maintenance and repairs, as required.
- Operates and maintains various electric, gas and manually powered tools and equipment, i.e., saws, sprayers, air compressors, mowers, blowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers; makes repairs within the scope of abilities.
- Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine or prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions.
- Manage supplies
- Perform daily inspections of all assigned work areas.
- Operate within FMX and perform assigned work orders
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is preferred and previously related experience.
- Ability to operate standard grounds-keeping equipment.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to ascertain which people may need immediate assistance and to act accordingly.
- Ability to perform basic first aid.
- Knowledge of O.S.H.A. requirements and the ability to routinely follow those guidelines and requirements.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use work order system.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds; may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, vibrations, temperature and noise extremes, disease, pathogenic substances and toxic/poisonous agents.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Custodial Manager
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, approximately 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values.
Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Essential Functions
- Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise the activities of custodial staff.
- Manage inspection protocols and individual performance evaluations to maximize quality and efficiency of all team members.
- Instructs all employees in the proper methods and use of materials and equipment for safe and efficient work performance.
- Review team’s time cards and monitor absences, reassigning work as necessary.
- Supervises and performs regular maintenance of equipment; makes repairs within abilities.
- Request and purchase supplies as needed, within budget guidelines.
- Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine or prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions.
- Complete housekeeping duties in specified area(s) and as backup to absent colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
- At least four years of experience in custodial services. Supervisory experience, including knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and supplies, is preferred.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Knowledge of O.S.H.A. requirements and the ability to routinely follow those guidelines and requirements.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use a work order system.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, vibrations, temperature and noise extremes, disease, pathogenic substances and toxic/poisonous agents.
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Database Manager
Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, TN, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Development Database Manager to start in July 2026. Interested candidates should review the Position Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Alison Moore, Senior Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at alison@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Girls Preparatory School, Development Database Manager Position Statement Link: https://bit.ly/3Rxb6Ac
Food Services
If you are interested in applying for a position in Food Services, please contact Tommy Morgan, Food Services Director, by email.
Middle School Spanish Teacher (Long-Term Sub)
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades six through 12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Teaching Position Summary
GPS seeks an instructor to teach middle school Spanish while a current teacher is away on maternity leave (approximately August-December 2026). The ideal candidate will be an excellent teacher who is excited to take a learner-centered approach to engaging, supporting, and challenging GPS students in Spanish classes. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching middle school Spanish in particular.
Our faculty strives to create personalized class environments that are responsive to girls’ academic and individual needs. Being a teacher at GPS means working in an inclusive team setting where shared ideas and constructive feedback are the fabric of our faculty culture. We seek a teacher whose practices are authentic, equitable, competency-based, and reflective of 21st-century learning best practices.
Teaching Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Division Head and the Humanities Department Chair, the person in this role will:
- Design and maintain a classroom environment that supports girls’ academic and personal growth;
- Follow the GPS curriculum, executing lessons as designed or adapting them to meet student needs in consultation with the department chair or grade level team;
- Establish effective rapport with students within a supportive and equitable classroom culture;
- Implement a variety of learner-centered pedagogical approaches to instruction and assessment;
- Evaluate and communicate student progress;
- Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in differentiated instruction;
- Collaborate with learning support specialists in order to meet the needs of students with learning differences;
- Attend and participate in departmental and conference meetings, committing to professional development and the professional life of the faculty; and
- Use outstanding and varied written and verbal communication skills to partner with students, families, and colleagues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Linguistics, or related field required;
- Some teaching experience preferred; and
- Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
Housekeeper
About Girls Preparatory School
Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. GPS has proudly graduated almost 6,000 young women since then. Currently, 120 faculty and staff serve 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and cocurricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
Position Summary
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. The Housekeeper is responsible for an area and will be expected to clean to the frequency and standard set. Full-time and part-time work available.
Reports to
Custodial Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
- Empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and method
- Working knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
- Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend
- Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs to 50lbs)
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
Interested and qualified applicants, apply here: Housekeeper
Strings Educator (Part-Time)
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades six through 12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Teaching Position Summary
Girls Preparatory School seeks an excellent educator who is excited to take a learner-centered approach to engaging, supporting, and challenging GPS students in music classes within our Visual & Performing Arts department. The ideal candidate will be able to teach strings skills on various instruments.
Our faculty strives to create personalized class environments that are responsive to girls’ academic and individual needs. Being a teacher at GPS means working in an inclusive team setting, where shared ideas and constructive feedback are the fabric of our faculty culture. We seek a teacher whose daily instructional plans and broader curricular design are authentic, equitable, competency-based, and reflective of 21st-century learning best practices. Through high engagement, interdisciplinary connections, and learning activities that build critical thinking and problem-solving in students, the teacher in this role will offer a vibrant and relational experience for GPS students.
Teaching Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Division Heads and Department Chair, Performing Arts faculty are expected to:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach middle school and/or high school orchestra/strings classes, providing age-appropriate instruction in string technique, musicianship, and ensemble performance;
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that support students with varying levels of experience;
- Foster a positive, inclusive rehearsal environment that encourages collaboration and artistic growth;
- Collaborate with the Director of Band and Director of Fine & Performing Arts to coordinate repertoire, concerts, and performances;
- Assess student progress through performances and playing assessments and provide constructive feedback;
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and administrators regarding expectations and performance opportunities;
- Maintain basic records related to attendance, grades, and performances;
- Oversee instrument care and coordinate with families regarding rentals and supplies; and
- Attend required concerts, key meetings, and designated school events. Participate in ETSBOA Junior Clinic auditions and clinics each fall semester.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field (Master’s preferred);
- Experience teaching string/orchestra students at the middle school level or equivalent experience with young musicians;
- Strong proficiency on a string instrument and solid knowledge of string pedagogy;
- Experience preparing students for performances and concerts;
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
- Alignment with the mission and values of an independent school; and
- Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
Substitute Teacher
Teaching Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Division Head(s), the person in this role will:
Summary
Implements the daily instructional plans of the classroom. Maintains a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management. Works effectively with the teachers to minimize any potential transition problems from teacher to substitute and substitute to teacher.
- Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
- Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
- Knows school procedures and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as directed by the division head(s)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate work in subject matter and/or counseling.
- Teaching and administration experience in an independent school environment preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
Interested and qualified applicants, apply here: Substitute Teacher
Coaching Positions
- Assistant Middle School Basketball Coach
- Assistant Middle School Cheerleading Coach
- Assistant Middle School Swim Coach
- Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
- Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach
- Assistant Varsity Rowing Coach
- Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
- Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
- Assistant Middle School Volleyball Coach
- Director of Golf
- Director of Volleyball
- Head Middle School Swim Coach
- Lifeguard
Assistant Middle School Basketball Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with
a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic
history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS basketball program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and
supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in basketball aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching basketball, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of TSSAA and NFHS Basketball Rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to
- engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Middle School Cheerleading Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with
a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic
environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic
history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS cheer program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to
student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references
consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in cheer, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching cheer, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of NFHS Cheer Rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any
other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all
other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Middle School Swim Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with
a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic
environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic
history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to assist in providing leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS swim program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and
supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in swimming, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching swimming, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of swim rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any
other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with
a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic
history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision
for the GPS basketball program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for
discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in basketball, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals
of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal
discipline. - Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels
with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions. - Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and
advocates healthy lifestyles. - Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching basketball, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of TSSAA and NFHS Basketball Rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to
- engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with
a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic
environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic
history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS cheerleading program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in cheerleading, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching cheerleading, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of USA Cheer and NFHS Cheer Rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any
other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Varsity Rowing Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS Rowing program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in rowing, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy outlined in the GPS Coaches’ Handbook.
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner. Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Completed or ability to complete the TN Boating Safety Certificate
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching Rowing, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of US Rowing Rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS soccer program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in soccer, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner. Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching soccer, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of TSSAA and NFHS Soccer Rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS volleyball program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in volleyball, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner. Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching volleyball, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of TSSAA and NFHS Volleyball Rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
Assistant Middle School Volleyball Coach
Girls Preparatory School inspires each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others.
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics at GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary (Assistant Coach)
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to support the leadership, organization, and supervision of the Middle School Volleyball program in alignment with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will assist the head coach in providing direction, instruction, and encouragement to student-athletes, helping them develop their skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The assistant coach will contribute to a positive, competitive, and supportive team culture that reflects the values of Girls Preparatory School.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the head coach in instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in volleyball, supporting the educational and personal growth of team members.
- Helps implement and maintain a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s expectations for academic and personal discipline.
- Aids in planning and organizing activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Supports the head coach in developing appropriate training programs and practice schedules. Travels with student-athletes on the team bus to and from all games.
- Promotes discipline, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and models healthy lifestyles. Supports and advocates the school’s belief in the value of multi-sport participation.
- Assists in supervising students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Helps maintain a safe environment for all student-athletes at all times.
- Collaborates with the head coach and athletic director in preparing practice and game schedules, managing equipment and supplies, and ensuring all necessary forms and documentation are collected. Communicates facility or equipment needs promptly to the head coach or athletic director.
- Maintains required certifications and training. Follows and remains knowledgeable of all TSSAA and NFHS policies, rules, and procedures, as well as GPS departmental policies outlined in the Coaches’ Handbook.
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials, resolving conflicts professionally. Represents Girls Preparatory School with integrity and respect at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching secondary volleyball, preferably female student-athletes.
- Knowledge of NFHS and TSSAA Rules for volleyball.
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
Director of Golf
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Coaching Position Summary
Girls Preparatory School seeks a Director of Golf beginning the 2026-27 school year to provide visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and day-to-day management of the school’s 6th–12th grade golf program. The Director of Golf is responsible for building and sustaining a program that reflects the mission and values of GPS while ensuring a competitive and enriching experience for student-athletes. This role will collaborate closely with athletics staff, school leadership, and families to foster a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and community.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership & Vision
- Develop and implement a comprehensive program philosophy that aligns with the GPS mission, values, and overall athletics strategic plan.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that is vertically aligned across middle and upper school levels.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive program philosophy that aligns with the GPS mission, values, and overall athletics strategic plan.
- Coaching & Staff Management
- Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor coaching staff across all levels of the 6th through 12th grade golf program.
- Ensure ongoing professional development and accountability for coaches.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor coaching staff across all levels of the 6th through 12th grade golf program.
- Scheduling & Program Operations
- Oversee the coordination of practice and game schedules in collaboration with the Athletics Department.
- Manage facility use to ensure equitable access for all athletic programs.
- Coordinate travel and game-day operations.
- Oversee the coordination of practice and game schedules in collaboration with the Athletics Department.
- Athlete Recruitment & Retention
- Recruit and retain mission-appropriate student-athletes who reflect the values and standards of GPS.
- Build relationships with local youth programs and community partners to develop a pipeline of future GPS athletes.
- Recruit and retain mission-appropriate student-athletes who reflect the values and standards of GPS.
- Communication & Community Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the golf program, ensuring timely and consistent communication with athletes, families, and school staff.
- Partner with the Athletics Department to promote the program through marketing, social media, and community events.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the golf program, ensuring timely and consistent communication with athletes, families, and school staff.
- Equipment & Uniform Management
- Oversee ordering, distribution, and maintenance of uniforms, gear, and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to school branding and uniform standards.
- Oversee ordering, distribution, and maintenance of uniforms, gear, and equipment.
- Compliance & Student-Athlete Support
- Ensure the program complies with TSSAA and NFHS regulations, school policies, and safety standards.
- Support student-athletes in balancing academic and athletic commitments.
- Encourage leadership, sportsmanship, and personal growth among players.
- Support student-athletes through the college recruitment process, providing guidance and resources to pursue opportunities at the next level.
- Support the “whole girl” by fostering confidence, resilience, and holistic development both on and off the field.
- Ensure the program complies with TSSAA and NFHS regulations, school policies, and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Significant coaching and leadership experience within competitive golf programs, preferably at the high school or collegiate level.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor coaching staff.
- Commitment to the mission and values of an all-girls independent school environment.
- Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at the position link on the GPS website.
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.
Director of Volleyball
Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, TN, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Volleyball to start in August 2026. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Alison Moore, Senior Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at alison@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Girls Preparatory School, Director of Volleyball Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/gps-director-volleyball
Head Middle School Swim Coach
About Girls Preparatory School
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with
a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
Athletics At GPS
The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School. Ultimately, the GPS athletic
environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school level. GPS has a proud athletic
history with 61 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will show the ability to assist in providing leadership, organization, and supervision for the GPS middle school swim program in a manner that aligns with the mission of the total athletic program at GPS. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to student-athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for
discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in swimming, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members.
- Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
- Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all competitions.
- Enforces program policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
- Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times and ensures their appropriate behavior.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Studies and upholds department and school policy
- Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Expected
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A minimum of two (2) years coaching swimming, preferably female athletes
- Knowledge of swimming rules for competition
- Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any
other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
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- Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer.
- Employee Transparency in Health Care Coverage
Girls Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Employee Transparency in Health Care Coverage
The Transparency in Coverage Final Rule requires we provide machine-readable files for commercial health care price information. Access this data here.
Questions?
If you have questions about careers at GPS or need assistance, please contact Kimberly Reid by email or phone at 423.634.7651.
