Job Description
Job Description
Job summary : The Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by developing, initiating, and administering the program in a particular sport which adequately prepares the student athlete for interscholastic competition. The Coach is recommended to the principal by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director.
Essential job functions :
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
- Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
- Models professional conduct and sensible sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members
- Conducts practice sessions and games according to local diocesan policy and league regulations
- Schedules practices and games in consultation with the athletic director
- Verifies student eligibility to practice and participate by completion of physicals, release / hold harmless, and registration
- Monitors the physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officials
- Continually monitors and supervises all activities of the participants at all practices and games
- Teaches essential safety skills and strategies to student athletes; monitors safety compliance
- Follows school and diocesan policies regarding academic eligibility, safety guidelines, and transportation rules
- Distributes and collects all athletic equipment and uniforms
- Communicates with athletic director regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym use
- Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices and games
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Teaches, instructs, and imparts knowledge to student athletes of the relevant skills, tactics, and techniques of the sport as the primary duty of the coaching position
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
Important job functions :
Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules of the gameAble to motivate student athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team memberUses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conductCollaborates with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programmingConferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely mannerMinimum qualifications : Education / Certification :
High school or equivalentCurrent CPR certification and first aid trainingExperience :
Previous coaching and / or playing experienceKnowledge, abilities, and skills :
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic ChurchKnowledge of adolescent physical development and sport skills and regulationsExpertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sportAble to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formAble to work well with others in the school communitySkill in handling multiple tasks simultaneouslySkill in motivating and engaging student athletesSkill in organizing and relating information in an understandable formatSkill in job appropriate technologySkill in critical thinking and planningWorking Conditions :
Required to work some nights and weekendsRequired to manage high to moderate levels of stressRequired to work in standard gym, field, and school conditionsMental / Physical Demands :
Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies to a minimum of 35 poundsRequired to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotionRequired to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basisRequired to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and readingRequired to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather