Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Girls Preparatory School. We are committed to finding educators and staff who have excellent credentials and who are dedicated to educating girls and supporting girls’ education.

If you have questions about careers at GPS or need assistance, please contact Kimberly Reid by email or phone at 423.634.7651.

Faculty + Staff Positions

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  • + Bus Driver

    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, 130 faculty and staff serve 510 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
     
    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Girls Preparatory School is looking for an experienced school bus driver for transporting students to and from GPS, following a preplanned route according to a defined time schedule through-out the school year. May include driving in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Work will follow the school’s academic calendar. Due to this, work hours will be reduced during school closures/breaks (Summer Break, Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, Holidays, etc).
     
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Reporting to the Transportation Manager:
    • Drive safely along designated routes.
    • Obey traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations.
    • Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations.
    • Follow a specific timetable while on duty.
    • Assist passengers with disabilities in getting on the bus.
    • Prevent or stop unruly behavior from passengers.
    • Communicate with passengers and employers regarding delays or any issues along a route.
    • Check the bus tires, lights, and oil when needed for essential maintenance.
     
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Must possess Class B CDL
    • Must be at least 25 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
    • Must have experience as a bus driver
    • Must have clean commercial driving record, P endorsement, and no air break restrictions
     
     
     
    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, click here to apply. 
  • + Data Specialist

    Title: Data Specialist
    Classification: Non-Exempt
    Reports to: Director of Development

    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 6000 young women since then. Currently, 125 faculty and staff serve 518 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of humanities, arts and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community
    engagement.

    General Description: The Data Specialist works with data entry, gift processing, and maintaining demographic information within Blackbaud Raiser's Edge (RE) assuring to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the RE database. This position also works with additional gift processing systems and coordinates RE data with other on campus data systems. The Data Specialist will assist with maintaining and developing custom reports as needed by other Development Staff. S/He stays current with the latest changes to RE and helps manage the process of developing Raiser's Edge policies, procedures, and training curriculum for users of RE from the beginner to the advanced level. The Data Specialist works with the Director of
    Advancement Services to assist Development Staff in understanding key uses and best practices for using all components of Raiser’s Edge.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Enter all demographic and personal updates of new and current constituents within Raiser’s Edge.
    • Enter, process, and reconcile all gifts.
    • Maintain documents, and process reminders for all gift pledges.
    • Manage all aspects of gift acknowledgments.
    • Execute weekly/monthly gift reconciliation between third party gift processing systems and Business Office.
    • Update Blackbaud constituent and organization records.
    • Enter all annual updates of constituent records.
    • Generate basic queries for lists needed for constituent mailings and emails.
    • Assist with event management within Raiser’s Edge (registration, attendance, reporting).
    • Provide support to Development team members regarding segmentation of constituents for various mailings, including exporting into Excel and/or Word documents, printing, special event name tags, and assisting with assembly of such materials.
    • Prepare all revenue reports, including all campaign and annual reports for the school and industry.
    • Assist Director of Advancement Services with reporting for Preliminary and Annual report.
    • Maintain tribute lists and mailings in coordination with the Receptionist/Stewardship Coordinator.
    • Provide assistance with Auction (online, silent, live) operations, including tracking sponsorship, sending invoices, and after event data entry in Raiser’s Edge.
    • In conjunction with the Director of Advancement Services, maintain the Development Office User's Manual for Raiser's Edge, and provides support to Development staff in the use of Raiser's Edge.
    • Coordinate annual audit of gift records, including reporting of outstanding pledges, and gift entry.
    • Provide general support to the Development team as assigned by the Director of Development.
    • Seek continual growth and learning about the database technologies being utilized by the school.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    General Skill & Experience Requirements
    • Bachelor’s degree; three or more years’ relevant experience.
    • Previous experience in constituent database management; experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred; experience working with the advancement offices of independent schools or other non-profits a plus.
    • A record of proven success in positions of increasing responsibility in a technical/database environment.
    • Ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents, volunteers, and co-workers in all departments of the School in a deadline-driven environment.
    • Extensive attention to detail.
    • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products and Google Suite.
    • Knowledge and experience within a Mac environment is also preferred.
    • Self-starter, ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
    • Excellent writing and communication skills.
    • High-level organizational skills.
    • High-level skills in attending to detail and managing successfully multiple tasks and deadlines.
    Competencies
    • Alignment with the GPS Mission, Values and Vision.
    • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
    • Understanding and appreciation of adolescent girls.
    • Ability to take initiative and follow through.
    • Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
    • Ability to work well in a team.
    • Physical Requirements and Work Environment
    • Generally works in standard office conditions and climate.
    • Ability to work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.

    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply. 
  • + Housekeeper (Afternoon Shift)

    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. This position is an afternoon/evening shift (Estimated shift: 2pm -10pm).
     
    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, click here to apply. 
  • + Swim Instructor

    POSITION SUMMARY:
     
    GPS Swim America offers technique-focused swimming lessons to children and adults in the community. There are immediate openings for reliable and responsible swim instructors for our year-round youth lesson program. Applicants should have an enthusiastic desire to teach and work with children, and a swimming background is preferred but not required.

    Our heated indoor pool and low student-teacher ratio provide a great teaching environment. All accepted applicants begin as paid apprentices as you learn our curriculum and teaching methods. Swim America is the perfect part-time job for anyone looking for steady pay while pursuing other goals and passions. The swim lessons will be held on Saturday mornings. Compensation is based on years of experience ($15-$20/hr).

    The swim lessons director is John Woods, an American Swim Coaches Association Level 5 coach, who has extensive experience at the age group, high school, and USA National level.
     
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual achievement in swimming.
    • In concert with Head Varsity Swimming Coach, implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletics excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline.
    • Communicates and interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
    • Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.

    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.
  • + Technical Theater Director and Theater Manager

    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, 130 faculty and staff serve more than 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Girls Preparatory School seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic Technical Theater Director to join its Performing Arts Department. This person will work as a part of a team to provide leadership for the technical direction of all of the Performing Arts curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular productions. They will also support the wider school community by supervising the technical operations and resources of the theater and other venues, including lighting, sound, and projection support for community events. The ideal candidate is an experienced problem-solver, an enthusiastic collaborator, and a passionate educator who is eager to incorporate their skills into our performing arts program.

    This is a full-time position and reports to the Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair.  

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Serve as the theater manager for two theaters on the GPS campus (220-seat Evans Theater and 750-seat Frierson Theatre), including daily gatherings in each of these venues for assemblies and special programs; 
    • Aid in managing lights and sound for day-to-day use of the theater during Chapel and other special school assemblies; 
    • Manage booth and stage equipment and technology within the capabilities of the Technical Theater Director;
    • Manage pre- and post-production services. Work with show directors to create checklists, plans, and timelines for design, build, and strike for all arts productions;
    • Manage all stage crews and students assisting in technical theater management during Chapel, assemblies, GPS performances and productions, and other large school events that occur in one of two main theaters; 
    • Mentor and instruct students with an interest in technical theater, including work in the following areas: scenic design and construction, lighting design and rigging, sound design, projection operation and integration into theatrical usage, stage management, and rehearsal etiquette;
    • Train applicable Fine and Performing Arts Department faculty and Technology Department staff, as well as identified students, to be sound and lighting operators, as needed, for school assemblies and productions;
    • Maintain clear communication about theater use and scheduled maintenance across departments and appropriate staff;
    • Ensure theater rentals are supported with qualified lighting and sound technicians; 
    • Maintain the integrity of policies and procedures for facilities use and resource allocation;
    • Assist in teaching technical theater classes and clubs or activities, as necessary; 
    • Maintain safety standards for all community members as it relates to theatrical equipment including, but not limited to, electrical, sound, rigging, and carpentry; and
    • Build and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships.

     Key Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater, Technical Theater, Theater Design, or a related field of study preferred
    • Familiarity with current theater software programs such as EOS and ETC Ion family lighting consoles, Qlab, Isadora, as well as Vectorworks, Google Apps and Mac OS X;
    • Experience with set design, set construction, lighting design, sound design, and sound operation;
    • Optional skills: costume design, prop design, and projection design along with other areas of design.
    • Able to support and communicate with various programs in the performing arts (dance, music, and theater) and community events and organizations;
    • Commitment to ongoing professional development in both subject matter and pedagogy;
    • Strong written and oral communication skills;
    • Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other departments including IT, Audio Visual, and maintenance teams;
    • Experience coordinating multiple ongoing projects with a clear head and grace under pressure;
    • Ability to manipulate objects and tools and repair pieces of equipment;
    • Ability to manage and maintain ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted theatrical equipment reachable using ladders and mechanical lifts; and
    • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

    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, click here to apply. 

Coaching Positions

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  • + Assistant Middle School Basketball 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:
    Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6000 young women. Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 600+ girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
     
    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 everyday 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 of the GPS basketball program. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student athletes, so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.
     
    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 games.
     
    · Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
     
    · Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times.
     
    · Assists with collection of team statistics, editing of game and practice film, and scouting of opponents.
     
    · Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all TSSAA policies, rules and procedures.
     
    · 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 required
    A minimum of two (2) years coaching secondary Basketball preferably female student athletes
    Knowledge of NFHS and TSSAA Rules for Basketball

    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.
  • + Assistant Varsity Basketball 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:
    Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6000 young women. Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 600+ girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
     
    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 everyday 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 of the GPS basketball program. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student athletes, so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

    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 games.
     
    · Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
     
    · Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times.
     
    · Assists with collection of team statistics, editing of game and practice film, and scouting of opponents.
     
    · Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all TSSAA policies, rules and procedures.
     
    · 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 Required
    A minimum of two (2) years coaching secondary Basketball preferably female student athletes.
    Knowledge of NFHS and TSSAA Rules for Basketball.

    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.

    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 Lacrosse 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:
    Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6,000 young women. Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 600+ girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and cocurricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.

    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 everyday 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 of the GPS lacrosse program. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student athletes, so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.
     
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in lacrosse, 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 games.
    • Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
    • Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times.
    • Assists with collection of team statistics, editing of game and practice film, and scouting of opponents.
    • Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all TSSAA policies, rules and procedures.
    • 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
    • A minimum of two (2) years coaching girls lacrosse or playing lacrosse at the collegiate level
    • Knowledge of NFHS and US Lacrosse Rules for Girls Lacrosse
    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.

    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

    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:
    Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6000 young women. Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 600+ girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
     
    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 everyday 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 of the GPS Rowing program. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student athletes, so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.
     
    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. Follows and maintains knowledge of all GPS policies, rules and procedures.
     
    · 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:
    · Completion of Bachelor’s Degree expected
    · Must be able to lift 50 pounds
    · Completed or ability to complete TN Boating Safety Certificate
    · A minimum of two (2) years coaching Rowing to female athletes preferred
    · Knowledge of US Rowing Rules for competition

    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.
  • + Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach

    ABOUT GIRLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL:
    Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6,000 young women. Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
     
    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 everyday 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 of the GPS soccer program. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student athletes, so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.
     
    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. Drives activity vehicle to all practices. Drives or rides with student athletes on the team vehicle to and from all games.
     
    · Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
     
    · Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times.
     
    · Assists with collection of team statistics, editing of game and practice film, and scouting of opponents.
     
    · Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all TSSAA policies, rules and procedures.
     
    · 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 Required
    Must hold a valid TN or GA Drivers’ License
    A minimum of two (2) years coaching girls soccer or playing soccer at the collegiate level
    Knowledge of NFHS and TSSAA Rules for soccer

    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply. 
  • + Assistant Varsity Squash 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:
    Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6000 young women. Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 600+ girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
     
    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 everyday 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 of the GPS squash program. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student athletes, so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.
     
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    · Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in squash, 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. Drives activity vehicle to all practices. Drives or rides with student athletes on the team vehicle to and from all games.
     
    · Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles.
     
    · Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away matches and ensures appropriate behavior. Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times.
     
    · Assists with collection of team statistics, editing of game and practice film, and scouting of opponents as needed.
     
    · Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all US Squash policies, rules and procedures.

    · 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 Required
    Must hold a valid TN or GA Drivers’ License
    A minimum of two (2) years coaching girls squash or playing squash at the collegiate level

    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.
  • + Assistant Varsity Swim 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:
    Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education. Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6,000 young women. Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 500+ girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.
     
    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 everyday 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 swimming and diving 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 female student athletes so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. The candidate will also direct the activity and development of the middle school swimming program and coordinate their work with the head varsity swimming coach.
     
    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.
     
    · Plans and sets up activities, training, and interscholastic contests. Develops appropriate practice schedules. Travels with student athletes on the team bus to and from all meets and competitions.
     
    · Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and encourages healthy lifestyles. Supports and advocates the school’s belief in the value of multi-sport participation.
     
    · Maintains a safe environment for all student athletes at all times. Supervises students in locker rooms at the pool and works with the GPS Aquatics Coordinator to ensure that our swimming facility is in safe working order.
     
    · Works closely with the Head Varsity Swimming Coach in preparing practice and competition schedules, managing equipment and supplies, and collecting necessary medical forms.
     
    · Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all TISCA policies, rules and procedures.
     
    · Assists in the recruitment of student-athletes with aspirations of participating in college.
     
    · 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
    • A minimum of two (2) years coaching swimming, preferably female student athletes
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Collegial and eager to collaborate with other sport coaches for the betterment of the athletes and GPS Athletics
    • Knowledge of USA Swimming Rules and Regulations
    • Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.
    Interested and qualified applicants, click here to apply.

Food Services

If you are interested in applying for a position in Food Services, please contact Richard O'Neal, Food Services Director, by email.
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