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Apr 19, 2026

Upper School Boys Golf Coach

Job Description

Working at North Shore is both wonderfully challenging and rewarding. Our faculty and administration ask a great deal of themselves just as they ask much from their students.

We seek lower, middle and upper school teaching candidates who are well matched to our philosophy and approach to education. We look for teachers who have the skills and knowledge to challenge, engage and educate our students. Those who—through their written application materials, interviews and references—demonstrate a high level of commitment and exceptional skills will be viewed as particularly well matched to join the ranks of our faculty.

We provide employees with competitive salaries, benefits and support for professional development through funding available during the academic year and the summer.

Questions? Please contact careers@nscds.org








North Shore Shore Country Day in Winnetka is currently looking for a Head Boys Golf Coach to lead our program in the fall of 2026. Practices begin on August 10, and our season continues through the IHSA State Series in late October.

The Coach we are looking for has golf teaching, coaching and playing experience and will be primarily responsible for coaching the varsity team but will oversee, supervise and mentor lower level players and coaches

We are looking for a person who has a passion for sharing their love of golf and working with high school students.

’s Athletic Department is committed to providing programs that enrich the lives of our students through full participation and excellence in sports. Over 90% of our student body participates in sports every school year, and we have had considerable success earning Conference, Regional, Sectional and State championships.

Below is our job description. If this sounds appealing to you, please email Athletic Director Patrick McHugh (pmchugh@nscds.org) with your resume.

Head Boys Golf Coach Job Description

Team Duties:

  • The Coach needs to be available during practice times, which can range from

  • 3:30-6:30 p.m., depending on facility access.

  • Have a valid IL driver’s license and be willing to drive students upon occasion in

school-owned or rented vehicles.

  • Provide supervision before and after practices and contests until all players depart.

  • The coach must be available to travel on the bus to away game dates that could leave as early as 2 p.m. on school days and earlier for tournaments that can be on weekends.

  • Be a leader of the entire program, including building connections between varsity and lower level teams and building relationships with the middle school

  • Represent at all school, league and state boys golf

meetings and workshops

  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills, including observing, listening, discussing and analyzing.

  • Communicate weekly with players and parents.

  • Promote their team and the school year-round

  • Work effectively with other coaches and athletic administration and other administrators at NSCD

  • Participate in required school training and appropriate professional development Offerings.

Requirements:
BEFORE the start of the season, the Head Coach needs to acquire (if they do not already have) the following certifications:
1) Current CPR and AED certifications
2) NFHS Coaching Fundamentals and First Aid course or ASEP certification
completion
3) All IHSA requirements, including rules meeting, concussion, PES and Hate Speech Requirements.


Compensation: $5000 to $7000 based on past experience leading a high school varsity program

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