Athletic Coach: Head Boys' Varsity Golf Coach

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is seeking candidates for the role of Head Boys' Varsity Golf Coach. 

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:  

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Goodrich Campus serves students in grades K-5, and our Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12. Our Prekindergarten is located on the campus of St. Catherine’s University and serves children beginning at age 4.  The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. 

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu and for additional information about our SPA Athletics program, visit our athletics site at https://www.spaathletics.org/ 

Position Begins: March 2026 - June 2026

Status: Seasonal, Athletics 

Department: Upper School Athletics

Salary Range: $5,000 - $6,000 based on experience
 

Description:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is seeking a Head Boys' Varsity Golf Coach for the 2026 season and beyond.  In this position, the successful candidate will serve as Head Coach of the US Varsity team and support lower-level programs. Included in the responsibilities are coaching, team management, support of assistant coaches, and program development. 

Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong, effective organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and administration. A qualified candidate should have experience coaching in a competitive environment and in a state association like the MSHSL. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and be able to support/contribute to student-athlete life outside athletics. Interested individuals can apply at - https://www.spa.edu/about/careers/employment-listing

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Ensure the Boys Golf culture reflects the “Spartan Way” - Integrity, Excellence and Passion and that the student athletes reflect the values of SPA athletics.
2. Creating a positive environment that promotes team excellence - “We Before Me”
3. Support the US and MS Athletic Directors to build a coaching staff of qualified coaches, mentoring them in coaching in the SPA traditions.
4. Implementing well-organized and structured practices
5. Coordinating competition schedules with the US Athletics Director
6. Working with the athletics operations coordinator in scheduling transportation 
7. Maintaining accurate records and other required administrative work (rosters, schedules, physicals, results, records, equipment and individual and team accolades)
8. Provide effective communication with, supervision and evaluation of all athletes
9. Supporting graduating players in the college athletics search process 
10. Creating a rapport with the greater community, generating interest in the program and recognizing the contributions of all; impressing upon the athletes and parents that their efforts are valued, while creating a positive team culture
11. Participating as a positive team member in the Athletics Department, supporting program excellence and development

SPA is an independent school that plays in the Independent Metro Athletic Conference (IMAC) and attracts college bound, bright and curious students, who lead multi-faceted lives. Executing a plan to successfully lead, develop, and nurture this type of student-athletes in a positive educational based athletic philosophy is a requirement. 

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.