Women's Basketball Head Coach- St. John Paul II Catholic High School

DescriptionFLSA: Exempt/SeasonalREPORTS TO: Athletic DirectorJOB 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 FunctionsSupports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the schoolActs as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic ChurchSupports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and ArchdioceseMaintains confidentiality regarding school mattersModels professional conduct and sensible sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team membersConducts practice sessions and games according to local diocesan policy and league regulationsSchedules practices and games in consultation with the athletic directorVerifies student eligibility to practice and participate by completion of physicals, release/hold harmless, and registrationMonitors the physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officialsContinually monitors and supervises all activities of the participants at all practices and gamesTeaches essential safety skills and strategies to student athletes; monitors safety complianceFollows school and diocesan policies regarding academic eligibility, safety guidelines, and transportation rulesDistributes and collects all athletic equipment and uniformsCommunicates with athletic director regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym useEnsures that emergency contact information is available at practices and gamesDemonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habitsMaintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staffImportant Job FunctionsAble 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 mannerRequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalentPrevious coaching and/or playing experienceCurrent CPR certification and First Aid training, or the ability to obtain such upon hiringKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge 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 ConditionsRequired to work some nights and weekendsRequired to manage high to moderate levels of stressRequired to work in standard gym, field, and school conditionsMental/Physical DemandsRequired to lift or carry athletic equipment and suppliesRequired to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of angerRequired 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 weatherLicense and CredentialsReliable transportationValid driver licenseValid vehicle insuranceMust pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screeningMust pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screeningThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.