SUMMARY
The Director of Facilities manages all aspects of the school’s 75-acre campus and physical plant, overseeing a team of support staff and vendor partners to ensure clean, safe, attractive, and healthy campus spaces.
JOB DUTIES

• Personnel Management: Directs the Facilities Technician, Groundskeeper, and Day Porter.
• Facility Operations: Oversees facility management services including building and grounds maintenance, athletic field and facility upkeep, event logistics, traffic and parking control, security, transportation, janitorial services, and snow removal.
• Strategic Planning and Alignment: Collaborates with school administration to set strategic objectives, managing operations to support the school’s overall strategy.
• Standardization and Consistency: Maintains best-in-class practices for educational facility management, ensuring financial and physical maintenance efficiency.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Develops and oversees the facilities maintenance plan, service contracts, and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contract obligations.
• Collaboration: Fosters effective relationships across operational teams (e.g., food service, janitorial), faculty, staff, and facilities teams, enhancing the educational experience.
• Service Orientation and Culture: Encourages a service-oriented and stewardship-focused culture, leading regular team meetings to review expectations, brainstorm, and solve issues.
• Facilities Inspection: Conducts and documents scheduled inspections of campus facilities.
• Budget Management: Develops, submits, and oversees budgets for operations, long-term plans, and projects, tracking variances and adjusting spending as necessary.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA and other relevant codes.
• Capital Project Planning and Development:
  • Works with senior leadership to identify and prioritize capital projects.
  • Conducts feasibility studies and site assessments for new constructions, renovations, and major repairs.
  • Develops project scopes, budgets, and timelines, aligning with institutional goals
• Project Management and Oversight:
  • Serves as the primary contact for capital projects, managing all phases from initiation to completion.
    • Coordinates with architects, engineers, and vendors, monitoring construction to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Risk Management and Compliance:
  • Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
  • Develops risk management strategies, including safety protocols and contingency planning.
  • Maintains comprehensive documentation for all projects.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
  • Provides project status updates and reports to senior leadership, board members, and other stakeholders.
  • Engages with faculty, staff, and community members to address project-related questions and concerns.
• Sustainability and Resource Efficiency:
  • Incorporates sustainability practices into capital projects, including energy efficiency.
  • Manages resource use and waste disposal for environmental impact reduction.
• Vendor and Contractor Relations:
  • Leads procurement and selection processes, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
  • Resolves vendor and contractor issues professionally to minimize disruptions.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfill responsibilities. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Background Check: Must clear a criminal background check.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years in educational, industrial, commercial, or office (excluding residential or hotel) facility management.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience.
  • Experience with annual facility budgets and capital planning.
  • Project management experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Google Sheets/Forms/Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proven record of excellent customer service.

SALARY: $85,000 - $90,000 annually
 

English Teacher

Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field, with advanced degrees preferred. Wide-ranging secondary school teaching experience is preferred, and we are seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, program leadership, and the integration of instructional technology.  

All Gunston faculty serve as advisors, and are involved with the school's extracurricular program.  The school is particularly interested in candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or a desire to coach, notably crew and sailing.
  
Interested candidates should visit our website at www.gunston.org, and should send a cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of three references to:
 
Mr. John Lewis
Head of School
The Gunston School
P.O. Box 200
Centreville, MD 21617
jlewis@gunston.org

The Gunston School is seeking a Head Coach for our Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team for the Spring 2025 season. High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professionalism. The head coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The head coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The head coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
• Sportsmanship and Ethics. The head coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The head coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
• Program Organization. The head coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their assistant coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
• Professional Development and Leadership. The head coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The head coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport. The head coach will read and understand the rules and regulations of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC).
• Program Promotion. The head coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
• Standard of Care. The head coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The head coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. they should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
• A contagious love for the game!

WORK SCHEDULE
March - May, Monday-Friday, times vary. Part-Time position with stipend of approximately $4,000, depending on experience.

APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto at jbreto@gunston.org.

The Gunston School is seeking a Head Coach for our Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team for the Spring 2025 season. High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professionalism. The head coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The head coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The head coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
• Sportsmanship and Ethics. The head coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The head coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
• Program Organization. The head coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their assistant coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
• Professional Development and Leadership. The head coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The head coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport. The head coach will read and understand the rules and regulations of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC).
• Program Promotion. The head coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
• Standard of Care. The head coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The head coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. they should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
• A contagious love for the game!

WORK SCHEDULE
March - May, Monday-Friday, times vary. Part-Time position with stipend of approximately $4,000, depending on experience.

APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto at jbreto@gunston.org.

No teaching experience is required, but candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree. Work hours are 7:50-2:10. Interested candidates should contact Christie Grabis to arrange an interview (cgrabis@gunston.org; 410-758-0620).

Gunston seeks academic coaches for The Learning Center in all subject areas for students in grades 9-12. Academic coaching guides students in the development of learning and study skills to allow them to increase their level of independence in preparation for college. The program is individually tailored to provide one to one assistance in the specific areas of need of each student. Academic support coaches work in conjunction with subject teachers and advisors to assist students toward developing mastery in skills and content. Teaching experience required. Interested candidates should contact Christie Grabis to arrange an interview (cgrabis@gunston.org; 410-758-0620)