Employment Opportunities
Mercy High School provides young women in grades nine through 12 a challenging college-preparatory education with a strong foundation of Catholic teachings. Guided by the traditions and values of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School promotes service, confidence, ethical leadership and respect, encouraging each student to flourish individually while rooted in community.
We are accepting applications for the following positions:
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: The Assistant Principal is accountable to the Principal of Student Life and Principal of Academics and Technology.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Management
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree, experience in Catholic education
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reports to state, diocesan, and all outside agencies where applicable in conjunction with the registrar.
• Orients new faculty members in collaboration with other administrators.
• Prepares the Course Description Book in conjunction with the Principal for Academics and Technology and Registrar.
• Coordinates Mini-Class Night, Report Card Night, Midterm Exams and Final Exams.
• Works with all transfer students when they enroll to plan their course of studies and place them in appropriate classes.
• Communicates with Food Service operational staff.
• Works with class moderators on matters pertaining to activities, projects, and trips.
• Prepares the Student-Parent Handbook in collaboration with the Principal of Student Life
• Coordinates student clubs and activities and produces monthly Activity Period calendar.
• Tracks student attendance and notifies students, parents and appropriate counselor and club moderators when/if students are placed on attendance probation.
• Completes other tasks or projects that develop in collaboration with the Principal for Academics and Principal for Student Life.
• Teaches 1-2 academic classes each academic semester in trained subject matter.
WORK SCHEDULE: Calendar Year
Please send a letter of intent, resume and references to Principal of Academics and Technology Melissa Bullock at mbullock@mercyhigh.com by Friday, May 17, 2024
The Field Hockey Head Coach is accountable to the Director of Athletics.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time during the Fall sports season
Interested candidates should send the following to the attention of Athletic Director Tim Kohs at tkohs@mercyhigh.com: resume, cover letter, transcripts and letters of recommendation.
The Field Hockey Head Coach is accountable to the Director of Athletics and Field Hockey Head Coach.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time during the Fall sports season
Interested candidates should send the following to the attention of Athletic Director Tim Kohs at tkohs@mercyhigh.com: resume, cover letter, transcripts and letters of recommendation.
The Assistant Track and Field Coach is accountable to the Director of Athletics and the Head Track and Field Coach.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full time during the winter and spring sports seasons
Interested candidates should send the following to the attention of Athletic Director Tim Kohs at tkohs@mercyhigh.com: resume, cover letter, transcripts and letters of recommendation.
The Assistant Lacrosse Coach is accountable to the Director of Athletics and the Head Lacrosse Coach.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time during the spring sports season
Interested candidates should send the following to the attention of Athletic Director Tim Kohs at tkohs@mercyhigh.com: resume, cover letter, transcripts and letters of recommendation.
The Athletic Trainer is accountable to the Director of Athletics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Athletic Training; ATC (BOC) Certification and Professional CT Licensure in Good Standing; Maintain Professional Rescuer CPR/AED Certification
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training room as indicated by the Athletic Director
• Provide injury assessment, treatment, and preventative taping & wrapping before sports practices during after school hours
• Provide medical coverage and injury treatment during practices
• Devise individual injury management and rehabilitation plans as needed for each athlete, and determine appropriate return to play
• Determine proper referrals to other medical professionals as needed
• EMTs, orthopedic or primary care physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists
• Provide medical coverage at all home athletic events identified by the Athletic Director
• Includes some weekend and holiday coverage, as well as traveling to tournament games
• Provide acute injury assessment and treatment of both home and visiting team athletes
• Establish a working relationship with the designated School Physician and update/sign the school’s Standing Orders annually
• Execute athletic training services independently and comply with all policies regarding health care delivery as outlined on the school’s Standing Orders
• Establish a working relationship with the coaches and the school nurse
• Communicate regularly regarding the welfare of the student-athletes and proper return to play following an injury
• Update the school’s Emergency Action Plan annually and communicate policies and procedures with the coaches and administration
• Ensure proper emergency equipment is available at all games and practices
• Establish pre-season management
• Prepare medical travel kits
• Set up sport registrations online
• Organize impact testing
• Hold preseason meetings with the coaches and teams to discuss concussion education and injury expectations
• Ensure physical clearance for each athlete
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures
• Establish and maintain an annual budget for athletic training supplies/equipment
• Oversee an Athletic Training Aide program for Mercy students interested in a medical career
• Establish and oversee proper management of duties for the students to carry out in the athletic training room
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
• Support the Mercy Athletics social media accounts by taking photos and providing context of the attended athletic events
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full time during the Academic Year
Interested candidates should send the following to the attention of Mrs. Maria Bergan at mbergan@mercyhigh.com: resume, cover letter, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
