About the Position:  Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a Flag Corps Coach for the 2026-2027 Marching Band Season.  The ideal candidate must have previous flag corps experience and an ability to teach and explain routines and maneuvers. The Flag Corps Coach is a part-time, seasonal position that reports to and receives direction from the Band Director. 

As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating "Men for Others" for 125 years.   The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence. 

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

• Hold auditions to train and evaluate members for the upcoming 2026-2027 Marching Season in coordination with the Band Directors
• Attend and lead scheduled Summer rehearsals in preparation for the upcoming season
• Attend and lead scheduled rehearsals August-October
• Attend performances with the Marching Band, which include football games, parades and potentially other events
• Coordinate and participate in the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2027
• Help coordinate auditions for the 2026-2027 season in Spring 2027

Qualifications:

• Previous flag corps experience.
• Experience working with high school students is a plus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to engage in a variety of tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• High level of energy and a consistently positive attitude.
• Professional attitude, demeanor and work ethic.
• Goal-oriented team player.
• Understanding of unique Jesuit identity and school mission.

Our Workplace:

Praise, reverence and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students, but among all members of the school community. Ideally Jesuit schools should be places where people are believed in, honored and cared for; where the natural talents and creative abilities of persons are recognized and celebrated; where individual contributions and accomplishments are appreciated; where everyone is treated fairly and justly; where sacrifice on behalf of the economically poor, the socially deprived, and the educationally disadvantaged is commonplace; where each of us finds the challenge, encouragement and support we need to reach our fullest individual potential for excellence; where we help one another and work together with enthusiasm and generosity, attempting to model concretely in word and action the ideals we uphold for our students and ourselves.

About Saint Ignatius High School: 

Saint Ignatius High School, which opened its doors September 6, 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school. The school enrolls more than 1,400 young men who hail from 96 cities in a nine-county region. 

Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists. To challenge students and prepare them for college, the Saint Ignatius curriculum offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) and 21 honors subjects. The U.S. Department of Education has designated Saint Ignatius a Blue Ribbon school.

A Saint Ignatius education prepares students to become competent, concerned and socially responsible members of their communities. With a motto of Men for Others, there is a prime concern for the development of Christian values among all students. Part of the Saint Ignatius student experience includes the promotion of faith in the service of justice.

Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 23 acres and includes 19 buildings and three athletic fields. The school has 120 faculty members, 90 percent of whom hold advanced degrees. Fifty-seven percent have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.

As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Ignatius High School is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 216-651-0222 for assistance.

Submit electronically a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]

Stipend $3,500