About the Role
San Juan Diego Catholic High School is seeking a High School Head Six-Man Football Coach to fulfill the School's mission. This role involves decision-making responsibilities in practice organization, game preparation, cleaning, and equipment upkeep.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Attend all coaching staff events
- Emphasize the importance of prayer before and after all practices and games/contests
- Models professional dress for all games/contests
- Verifies they are completing ongoing professional development related to athletics
- Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills and rules of the sport
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a pre-determined time or guarantee of employment.
Skills
- Decision making
- Practice organization
- Game preparation
- Cleaning
- Equipment distribution and upkeep
- Instruction about proper strategy, skills and rules of the sport
- Motivation
- Discipline procedures
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- San Juan Diego Catholic High School
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous coaching and/or playing experience
Education Level
- High school or equivalent
About the Company
- San Juan Diego Catholic High School is a Catholic educational institution.
- The school operates within the framework of the Bishop of Austin's philosophy, organization, and policies.
- The school is part of the Catholic Schools system overseen by the Bishop.
