What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Activities Coordinator position at St. John's Preparatory?
About St. John’s Prep
St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity.
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Student Activities Coordinator is a 10-month staff position responsible for leading and supporting a broad range of student life initiatives for students in grades 6 through 12. This individual will play a key role in shaping the student experience by overseeing events, clubs, and recreational sports programming. The coordinator will collaborate closely with internal and external partners to enhance student engagement and promote a vibrant school culture.
Skills and Competencies
Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Creative, energetic, and enthusiastic about student engagement.
Ability to build strong rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
Passion for inclusive programming and fostering a sense of community.
Ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing priorities during events.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to work effectively with boys in grades 6-12.
Experience working in an educational setting, preferably with middle and high school students.
Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and manage events.
Demonstrated experience with program management, including scheduling, supervision, and equipment management.
Demonstrated organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
Physical Requirements:
Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org.
Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online Application for Employment found on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty position. Please, no phone calls.
