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About the Role

St. Austin Catholic School is seeking a mission-driven, energetic volleyball coach to lead one of our girls’ teams during the Fall 2025 season. This is a part-time, seasonal position, with practices held after school and games scheduled on weekday afternoons and evenings. As a Catholic school, our mission is to educate students in mind, body, and spirit. At St. Austin Athletics, we believe that sports are a powerful tool for character development, teamwork, and lasting confidence.

Responsibilities

Lead two practices per week
Collaborate with fellow coaches during combined practices
Coach one game per week
Prepare athletes for regular season competition and the CAPPS Volleyball Championship Tournament
Teach fundamentals of serving, passing, setting, positioning, communication, and teamwork
Maintain communication with student-athlete families via the selected parent portal
Model Catholic values, sportsmanship, and teamwork
Create a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned team culture
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
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
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
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
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

Requirements

Previous coaching and/or playing experience
Current CPR certification and first aid training
A valid Texas Driver's License
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period
Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.

Skills

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 including Serving, passing, setting, and positioning
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

Location

St. Austin Gym

Work Type

Part-time
Seasonal
Onsite

Experience Level

Previous coaching and/or playing experience

Education Level

High school or equivalent

About the Company

St. Austin Catholic School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Austin.
Our mission is to educate students in mind, body, and spirit.
St. Austin Athletics is a proud member of the Capital Area Private and Parochial Schools (CAPPS) league and a certified Play Like a Champion Today program.
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations.
Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools.
The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Equal Opportunity

Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.