Coach

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary:

The Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school and the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth by developing, initiating, and administering the program in a particular sport (e.g., basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, track and field, cheer) which adequately prepares the student athlete for interscholastic competition. The Coach is hired by the principal and evaluated in consultation with the Athletic Director.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 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
• Follows the established game schedule and coordinates practice times and facility use with the Athletic Director or Sports Coordinator
• Ensures that only students confirmed as eligible participate in practices and games
• 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
• Maintains accountability for school athletic equipment and uniforms used by the team
• Communicates promptly with the Athletic Director or Sports Coordinator regarding facility use, early dismissals, schedule conflicts, and other team needs
• 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
• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules of the game
• Able to motivate student athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team member
• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct
• Collaborates with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

• Moderate decisions made in this position.
• Must use good judgement and accept feedback, suggestions, etc. as needed.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Received: moderate supervision given to this position.

Internal Contacts:

• Athletic Director, coaches, athletes, administration.

External Contacts:

• Parents, other schools’ coaches, administrators.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This is a seasonal position. Specific sports, team assignments, practice schedules, game schedules, and school-day responsibilities will vary according to program needs and the coach’s availability.
• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard gym, field, and school conditions
• Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies to a minimum of 35 pounds
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required to games/tournaments.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Demonstrated expertise in the assigned sport through successful coaching, competitive playing experience, professional training, certification, or an equivalent combination
• Demonstrated ability to teach sport-specific fundamentals, tactics, and decision-making to adolescent athletes
• Practicing Catholic with the ability to understand, appreciate, and communicate the value of a Catholic education
• High school or equivalent
• Current CPR certification and first aid training

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of adolescent physical development and sport skills and regulations
• Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sport
• High level of energy, creativity, optimism and schedule flexibility (some nights and weekends)
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in motivating and engaging student athletes
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Ability to effectively answer questions in a timely manner by using all resources available
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

FLSA Designation: Occasional/stipend only position, on-site. Hours align with school operating hours and/or are outside of the school day, and may include additional responsibilities.