Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives. We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to anti-racist education and developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl (and small boy) to fulfill her/his promise and to better the world. 

Position Summary

Laurel School is currently seeking a head varsity swimming coach. Laurel has had a long history of success in our swimming program with several trips to states over the past 15 years. The ideal candidate must possess solid knowledge of swimmer development for high school swimmers and be able to plan and execute practice sessions while having the necessary skills to train the team. Experience swimming and/or coaching at the collegiate level preferred. The varsity swim head coach will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will be responsible for developing the entire swimming program from Middle School through the High School level. This person will also be responsible for carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the OHSAA.

Prior coaching experience is preferred. You must also be able to obtain all ODE certifications, as well as complete online Vector training modules.

Work Environment

Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school, with a co-ed early childhood division where every child is well known. As a Facing History and Ourselves School, Laurel is fully committed to equity and inclusion; we actively seek a culturally diverse faculty and staff.

Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has a suburban/rural advantage. The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative, and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy at Laurel. The school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

 Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.