Description
Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova), is a distinguished co-educational, college preparatory school in beautiful Ojai, California. Founded by Augustinian Friars and ranked as one of the best Catholic schools in America, Villanova was visited several times by Pope Leo XIV when he was head of the worldwide Order of Saint Augustine. Serving boarding and day students in grades six through twelve, Villanova offers a rigorous education rooted in a rich intellectual tradition that dates back to the founding of the Augustinians in 1244. Surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest and 30 miles east of Santa Barbara, Villanova is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Requirements
Villanova Middle School seeks coaches for various sports for the 2026-27 school year. Openings include head and assistant coaches for the following boys and girls teams:
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Aquatics
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Planning and conducting practices to prepare student-athletes for competition
- Ensure the safety of all participants enforcing safety protocols
- Communicating with student-athletes, parents and families, school administration, teachers, and staff regarding expectations, schedules, and athletic program policies
- Commitment to modeling the values of Catholic education and Villanova’s Augustinian mission
Required Qualifications:
- Prior coaching experience
- Ability to work well with middle school students and the rest of the coaching staff
- Current, CPR, and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- After selection coaches must pass a background check, fingerprinting and complete -CIF and Archdiocesan requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous middle school or club coaching experience
- Experience working in a Catholic high school environment
- The wage range is $1,500 – $5,000 depending on experience and number of teams coaching.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Athletic Director, Marty Meyer mmeyer@villanovaprep.org
Information/Application Contact:
Villanova Preparatory School
1000 East Villanova Rd.
Ojai CA 93023
www.villanovaprep.org
(805) 646 -1464
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Villanova Preparatory School (Ojai)
1000 E Villanova Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
llopez@villanovaprep.org