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Founded in 1900 and located in Asheville, NC, Christ School is an all-boys (8th-12th grade) school affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Our 293 boys (record enrollment) come from 18 states and eight foreign countries with a 68% boarding and 32% day student ratio. The 2020-21 academic year includes a record 36 boys in the 8th grade class. Our international population is 9.8% with 22% students of color (representing significant growth from 14% students of color in 2018).

FACULTY POSITIONS

No positions currently available.

ADMINISTRATIVE & STAFF POSITIONS

Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the Head of School, the Chief Financial Officer serves a member of the Leadership Team, and works closely with the Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee to ensure the financial obligations of the school are met and that the school operates in a fiscally sound manner. The CFO formulates and manages the annual budget of the school and develops strategies to help the school meet those goals. The CFO is responsible for the planning, accounting, and reporting of income and expenses for the school, works closely with department heads to track spending relative to budget, and works with the Director of Admission to set tuition. The CFO oversees and collaborates with staff members in the Business Office and Facilities departments. In addition, the CFO works closely with the Head of School, Assistant Head for External Affairs, and Director of Facilities around strategy, capital campaign, and campus planning. The successful candidate will be a detail oriented, strategic thinker with strong business acumen and interpersonal skills who will oversee the school’s financial operations and use financial tools to support the school’s mission and strategic plan.

Christ School was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Located nine miles south of Asheville, North Carolina, Christ School is an all-boys boarding and day school for 300 students grades 8-12. Students come from 16 states and eight foreign countries. All world faiths are represented and welcomed at Christ School.

Required Education:

  • 4 Year Degree

Application and Nominations:

  • Evaluation of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until a new Chief Financial Officer is named. The opportunity is available in 2024 when filled following a comprehensive national search. For more background on Christ School, please visit: www.christschool.org. Applications including a cover letter and resume should be submitted to Steve Stay, Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Registrar: sstay@christschool.org.

Duties:

  • Partners with the Head of School in utilizing the school’s resources to achieve the school’s mission and strategic plan;
  • Performs monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts;
  • Prepares the school’s financial records for an annual audit;
  • Ensures that all financial records are accurate and meet the requirements set forth by the board;
  • Oversees the payroll service and retirement accounts;
  • Provides timely updates to the Head of School and the finance committee;
  • Manages the cash flow of the school, including Accounts Payable and Receivable;
  • Oversees the management of the Endowment of the school to ensure it is in compliance with the investment policies of the board;
  • Evaluates and monitors the health insurance and property/casualty insurance of the school;
  • Oversees the preparation of the federal 940 tax return and all other filings; and,
  • Serves on a Duty Team.

Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status.

COACHING POSITIONS

Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

The Assistant Baseball Coach will aid the Head Baseball Coach with all activities associated with the Christ School Baseball program, including player development, communication with the coach daily on your players, maintaining discipline and structure daily, assisting in coordinating with our fall and summer camps, pre-and post-season conditioning programs, practice planning, and game/field preparation. Also, the ability to adapt and learn new things within a baseball organization.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
  • One year of coaching experience at the travel, high school, or college level.
  • Current CPR / AED certification or ability to obtain upon hiring.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the country.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of all aspects of the sport of baseball with demonstrated expertise to help where you best fit for our staff.
  • Demonstrated management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain compliance with NCISAA rules/policies and Christ School policies to guide student-athletes toward helping Christ School get our players to graduation.
  • Ability to participate in baseball related activities at practices.
  • Ability to support the scope of our program and be a positive influence on our young men.

Job Duties:

  • Aids the Head Baseball Coach and our Athletic Director with activities associated with in the scope of Christ School and our baseball program.
  • Partnering with our program to continue to help us build a culture of tremendous young men who compete daily to be better in every aspect at Christ School.

Applicant Information:

  • Applications should email a letter of interest and a resume to JColey@christschool.org. Please include the position title in the subject line of your correspondence. This position will remain open until filled, with review of candidates to begin immediately.

Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach

Christ School seeks an Assistant Coach for the Men’s Basketball program. The successful candidate will join the Varsity Boys Basketball program staff in developing and maintaining a comprehensive men’s basketball program within the philosophy of Christ School. The candidate will also ensure the program adheres to all guidelines as set by the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) and the Carolinas Athletic Association (CAA). In addition to competitiveness, the coach will emphasize holistic student well-being and be a relentless supporter of Christ School and its athletic department.

Job Duties & Major Responsibilities:

  • Effectively work with students, faculty/staff, alumni, and administration of Christ School.
  • Assist and support the head coach in leading assigned aspects of the men’s basketball program.
  • Assist with the coaching and coordination of the Men’s Basketball Program.
  • Assist on the floor in skill/player development workouts for all positions.
  • Provide energy daily and throughout the duration of practice and/or workouts.
  • Utilize available resources to maximize student persistence and retention.
  • Assist the head coach in developing and implementing a coaching strategy that promotes individual player’s athletic growth and competitiveness.
  • Assist with film breakdowns, opponent scouting, and game/practice preparation.
  • Coordinate any assigned administrative functions of the program in compliance with Christ School protocols, including equipment maintenance and travel arrangements.
  • Assist the head coach and Sports Information Department in continuing to maintain a modern, innovative, professional, and responsive social media presence.
  • Perform secondary duties, as assigned, such as home game management, etc.
  • Assist in the coordination, promotion, and operation of summer camps.
  • Maintain discipline, professionalism, and structure daily.
  • Assist in pre- and post-season team workouts and strength & conditioning.
  • Abide by all relevant policies and procedures of the Athletic Department, Christ School, the CAA, and the NCISAA.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Prior coaching experience at the travel, high school, or collegiate level.
  • Experience working with collegiate level athletes.
  • Proven ability to implement adaptive development and coaching strategies.
  • A commitment to student engagement in all aspects of the high school experience.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with or ability to learn relevant technology, including Microsoft 365 products and industry-specific programs or software.
  • Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hiring.
  • Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred, and ability to travel.

Applicant Information:

  • Applications should email a letter of interest and a resume to JColey@christschool.org. Please include the position title in the subject line of your correspondence. This position will remain open until filled, with review of candidates to begin immediately

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Christ School seeks an Assistant Coach for the Varsity Football program. The successful candidate will join the Varsity staff in developing and maintaining a comprehensive Varsity Football program within the philosophy of Christ School. The candidate will also ensure the program adheres to all guidelines as set by the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) and the Carolinas Athletic Association (CAA). In addition to competitiveness, the coach will emphasize holistic student well-being and be a relentless supporter of Christ School and its athletic department.

Job Duties & Major Responsibilities:

  • Effectively work with students, faculty/staff, alumni, and administration of Christ School.
  • Assist and support the head coach in leading assigned aspects of the varsity football program
  • Assist with the coaching and coordination of the Football Program.
  • Assist in and out of season in skill/player development for position assigned.
  • Provide energy daily and throughout the duration of practice and/or workouts.
  • Utilize available resources to maximize student persistence and retention.
  • Assist the head coach in developing and implementing a coaching strategy that promotes individual player’s athletic growth and competitiveness.
  • Assist with film breakdowns, opponent scouting, and game/practice preparation.
  • Coordinate any assigned administrative functions of the program in compliance with Christ School protocols, including equipment maintenance and travel arrangements.
  • Assist the head coach and Sports Information Department in continuing to maintain a modern, innovative, professional, and responsive social media presence.
  • Perform secondary duties, as assigned.
  • Assist in the coordination, promotion, and operation of summer camps.
  • Maintain discipline, professionalism, and structure daily.
  • Assist in pre- and post-season team workouts and strength & conditioning.
  • Abide by all relevant policies and procedures of the Athletic Department, Christ School, the CAA, and the NCISAA.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Prior coaching experience at the high school, or collegiate level.
  • Experience working with collegiate level athletes.
  • Proven ability to implement adaptive development and coaching strategies.
  • A commitment to student engagement in all aspects of the high school experience.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with or ability to learn relevant technology, including Microsoft 365 products and industry-specific programs or software.
  • Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hiring.
  • Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred, and ability to travel.

Applicant Information:

  • Applications should email a letter of interest and a resume to Athletic Director Josh Coley at Jcoley@christschool.org. Please include the position title in the subject line of your correspondence. This position will remain open until filled, with review of candidates to begin immediately.

Part-Time Backpacking and Outdoor Living Coach (Winter 2023 / 2024)

The Christ School Outdoor Program is currently in search of a part-time Backpacking and Outdoor Living Coach for our upcoming winter season. This role involves collaborating with the head coach to develop and execute practices both on our extensive 6-mile trail system and on neighboring trail systems in the area such as Dupont State Park and Pisgah National Forest.

The qualities we seek in applicants for this role include adaptability, coachability, a strong work ethic, adept time management skills, and a sense of humor. Given that Christ School is an all-boys boarding institution, the capacity to foster trust and establish a positive rapport with young men is of utmost importance.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for outdoor educators who aspire to gain valuable experience with group management, trip planning, and coaching under the mentorship of our head coach and fellow members of our esteemed Outdoor Program staff.

Duration: October 23rd – February 23rd

  • M, Tu, W, F: 3:45pm – 5:30pm. 
  • Once a week (pre-determined M, Tu, W, or F): 3:45pm – 8pm.  
  • This longer practice is to allow for trips off campus (changes weekly based on weather or school events).
  • One Saturday per month: 10am – 5pm.  

Qualifications:   

  • Extensive personal experience hiking and backpacking.
  • Experience in any or multiple of the following skills: lashing, wilderness survival, fire building, cooking, whittling, orienteering.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with other staff.
  • Enthusiasm for sharing outdoor adventures with others.
  • Adaptable, motivated, and safety conscious.
  • Valid US driver’s license.  
  • Comfort driving a short bus preferred. 
  • Prior experience teaching/instructing youth preferred.
  • WFA or WFR training not required but preferred.

Benefits: 

  • Salary: $3000 for Trip Leader, $2000 for Assistant Coach (negotiable, depending upon experience). 
  • Meals provided after practice in our dining hall from 5:30-7:30pm; all meals on team trips paid for by the school. 
  • Paid professional development (WFA). 
  • Advancement opportunities within Christ School for faculty or staff positions. 
  • One week leave for Thanksgiving break.
  • Two weeks leave for Christmas break.

Contact: 
Please direct all inquiries to Outdoor Program Director Wesley Shelmire at wshelmire@christschool.org.

About Christ School: 
Christ School was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.  Located nine miles south of Asheville, North Carolina, Christ School is an all-boys boarding and day school for grades 8-12.  Students come from 16 states and eight foreign countries.  All world faiths are represented and welcomed at Christ School. www.christschool.org 

Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status. 

Part-Time Mountain Biking Coach and Trip Leader (Spring 2023)

The Christ School Outdoor Program is currently in search of a part-time Mountain Biking Coach and Trip Leader for our upcoming spring season. This role entails collaborating with the head coach to develop and execute practices on both our extensive 6-mile campus trail system and neighboring trail networks such as Dupont State Park and Pisgah National Forest.  

The qualities we seek in applicants for this role include adaptability, a strong work ethic, adept time management skills, and a sense of humor. Given that Christ School is an all-boys boarding institution, the capacity to foster trust and establish a positive rapport with young men is of utmost importance. 

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for outdoor educators who aspire to gain valuable experience managing groups, trip planning, and coaching under the mentorship of our head coach and fellow members of our esteemed Outdoor Program staff. 

Duration: February 19th – May 10th   

  • M, Tu, W, F: 3:45pm – 5:30pm. 
  • Once a week (pre-determined M, Tu, W, or F): 3:45pm – 8pm.   
  • This longer practice is to allow for trips off campus (changes weekly based on weather or school events). 
  • One Saturday per month: 10am – 5pm.   

Qualifications:    

  • Extensive personal mountain biking experience.  
  • Knowledge of mountain biking skills fundamentals and maneuvers.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with other staff.  
  • Enthusiasm for sharing outdoor adventures with others. 
  • Adaptable, motivated, and safety conscious. 
  • Valid US driver’s license.   
  • Comfort driving a short bus preferred.  
  • Prior experience teaching/instructing youth preferred.  
  • Prior experience instructing mountain biking preferred. 
  • WFA or WFR training preferred.  
  • Mountain Bike Instructor Certification (PMBI, BICP, and/or FIT – Level 2/Advanced Certification) preferred. 

Benefits:  

  • Salary: $3000 for Trip Leader, $2000 for Assistant Coach(negotiable, depending upon experience).  
  • Meals provided after practice in our dining hall from 5:30-7:30pm; all meals on team trips paid for by the school.  
  • Paid professional development (WFA).  
  • Advancement opportunities within Christ School for faculty or staff positions. 
  • Two weeks leave for Spring Break.  

Contact:  
Please direct all inquiries to head mountain biking coach, Les Thorbury at lthornbury@christschool.org or Outdoor Program Director Wesley Shelmire at wshelmire@christschool.org.  

About Christ School:  

Christ School was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.  Located nine miles south of Asheville, North Carolina, Christ School is an all-boys boarding and day school for grades 8-12.  Students come from 16 states and eight foreign countries.  All world faiths are represented and welcomed at Christ School. www.christschool.org  

Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status.  

  

Part-Time Kayaking Coach and Trip Leader (Spring 2023)

The Christ School Outdoor Program is currently in search of a part-time Kayaking Coach and Trip Leader for our upcoming spring season. This role involves collaborating with the head coach to develop and execute practices both on our private lake and neighboring rivers in the area such as the French Broad, Tuckaseegee, and Green Rivers.

The qualities we seek in applicants for this role include adaptability, a strong work ethic, adept time management skills, and a sense of humor. Given that Christ School is an all-boys boarding institution, the capacity to foster trust and establish a positive rapport with young men is of utmost importance.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for outdoor educators who aspire to gain valuable experience managing groups, trip planning, and coaching under the mentorship of our head coach and fellow members of our esteemed Outdoor Program staff.

Duration: February 19th – May 10th

  • M, Tu, W, F: 3:45pm – 5:30pm. 
  • Once a week (pre-determined M, Tu, W, or F): 3:45pm – 8pm.  
  • This longer practice is to allow for trips off campus (changes weekly based on weather or school events).
  • One Saturday per month: 10am – 5pm.  

Qualifications:   

  • Comfortable kayaking and rescuing in up to class 4 whitewater.
  • A strong swimmer.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with other staff.
  • Enthusiasm for sharing outdoor adventures with others.
  • Adaptable, motivated, and safety conscious.
  • Valid US driver’s license.  
  • Comfort driving a short bus preferred.
  • Prior experience teaching/instructing youth preferred. 
  • WFA or WFR training preferred. 
  • Swift Water Rescue or ACA Instructor training preferred.


Benefits: 

  • Salary: $3000 for Trip Leader, $2000 for Assistant Coach (negotiable, depending upon experience). 
  • Meals provided after practice in our dining hall from 5:30-7:30pm; all meals on team trips paid for by the school. 
  • Paid professional development (WFA). 
  • Advancement opportunities within Christ School for faculty or staff positions. 
  • Two weeks leave for Spring Break.

Contact: 
Please direct all inquiries to Outdoor Program Director Wesley Shelmire at wshelmire@christschool.org.

About Christ School: 
Christ School was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.  Located nine miles south of Asheville, North Carolina, Christ School is an all-boys boarding and day school for grades 8-12.  Students come from 16 states and eight foreign countries.  All world faiths are represented and welcomed at Christ School. www.christschool.org 

Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status. 

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